Bronx · Neighborhood guide
Sell Your Home in Riverdale, Bronx
Riverdale sits along the Hudson in the northwest Bronx, with prewar co-ops, newer condos, and single-family houses in Fieldston and North Riverdale. About 73% of the housing stock is co-ops, so most sales here run through a board.
Market snapshot
Riverdale by the numbers.
Redfin, Riverdale, September 2026.
Homes in Riverdale
What sells here.
Prewar co-ops
Spacious layouts and classic detailing, with a median sale price of about $315,000 in Rafael's MLS analysis. Pricing hinges on the line, the building's financials and the board.
Condos
Newer buildings with amenities, with a median of about $425,000, that usually close faster with no board approval.
Fieldston and North Riverdale houses
Landmarked and architect-designed homes, with a median of about $1.2 million, priced on lot, condition and pedigree.
For sellers
Selling in Riverdale.
With nearly four in ten listings taking a price drop, the first price decides the outcome. Most Riverdale deals that fall apart do it at the board, not the offer, so Rafael prepares the building documents before listing, prices from sales in your building and line, and reviews each buyer's finances before recommending an offer. Many buildings charge a flip tax of 1% to 3%, which belongs in your net from day one.
Getting around
Transit and location.
Metro-North Hudson Line stations at Spuyten Duyvil, Riverdale and Ludlow reach Grand Central in about 25 to 30 minutes. The 1 train runs from 242nd Street, and the Henry Hudson Parkway and Major Deegan connect by car. Van Cortlandt Park and Wave Hill are close by.
Related reading
From the blog.
Should You Sell This Winter or Wait for Spring 2027?
Spring listings in the New York metro sold for about 1.8% more in 2025, per Zillow. But winter brings less competition, and co-op timelines change the math. How to decide.
Seller Closing Costs in NYC and Westchester: The Complete 2026 Guide
NYC sellers pay 1.4% to 2.075% in transfer taxes; most Westchester sellers pay 0.4%, Yonkers 1.9%. Every seller cost, compared side by side, with worked examples.
FAQ
Riverdale seller questions.
How much is a co-op worth in Riverdale?
Riverdale co-ops typically sell between $150,000 and $600,000, with a median of about $315,000 in recent MLS data. Value depends on the building, floor, layout, maintenance and recent sales in the same line.
How long does it take to sell in Riverdale?
Riverdale homes took a median of 82 days to sell in September 2026, according to Redfin. For co-ops, board approval adds another 30 to 60 days before closing.
Do Riverdale sellers pay NYC transfer tax?
Yes. Riverdale is in New York City, so sellers pay the NYC transfer tax of 1% up to $500,000 and 1.425% above, plus the 0.4% New York State transfer tax.
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