1 Forest Avenue

Closed 8/22/22Virtual Tour
Closed 8/22/22Virtual Tour
Welcome to One Forest Avenue!
Sold
Last Sold Price
$8,500,000
6 beds8,510 sqft
1 Forest Ave, Rye, NY 10580
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.15 acresLot Size
1880Year Built
$999/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of Rye’s most iconic homes. This incredible 6BR, 9.1 BA Greek Revival home features a saline pool, luxurious pool house, 3 car carriage house which includes a loft fitness studio on 2+ lushly landscaped acres rarely offered in Rye. All have been masterfully rejuvenated for today’s lifestyle! Fully renovated with devoted architectural precision to preserve the integrity of the home’s storied past, yet seamlessly updated with state-of-the-art technology for...Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of Rye’s most iconic homes. This incredible 6BR, 9.1 BA Greek Revival home features a saline pool, luxurious pool house, 3 car carriage house which includes a loft fitness studio on 2+ lushly landscaped acres rarely offered in Rye. All have been masterfully rejuvenated for today’s lifestyle! Fully renovated with devoted architectural precision to preserve the integrity of the home’s storied past, yet seamlessly updated with state-of-the-art technology for a true melding of form and function. Every inch exquisitely rendered using highest-quality finishes, fixtures and materials, with a contemporary eye and creative flair to keep the vibe effortlessly in sync. Fall in love with the inspired house and grounds, from the unmatched details like exceptionally high ceilings, Venetian plaster walls, custom white marble kitchen, hand hewn bannisters, copper skylights, three columned covered porches plus three second floor porches, two home offices, brick arches and radiant heat throughout the finished lower level. Multiple gardens brimming with curated plantings, an original garden shed, specimen trees, a large bluestone terrace for entertaining, all tucked inside a stone wall with automated gates for privacy. Refer to the special features for details too numerous to elaborate. Once owned by the prominent Drake-Smith family, this extraordinary home is where the past and present meet, where history echoes and new memories await. Additional Information: Amenities:Marble Bath,ParkingFeatures:3 Car Detached,
  • Listed by: Christina Murphy 914.967.4600 christy.murphy@juliabfee.com • Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty
Listing closed: 08/22/2022 12:00 AM • Source: ONEKEY as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: H6179229

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Property Information for 1 Forest Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $122,975 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family
  • County: Westchester County
  • City/Township: Rye City
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Lot Size: 2.15 AC / 93,676 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Directions: Corner of Forest Avenue and Grace Church Street, Enter through the WHITE gate.
  • Year Built Effective: 2008
  • Property Attached: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • State Or Province: NY
School Information
  • School District: Rye City
  • Elementary School: Midland
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rye Middle School
  • High School District: Rye City
  • High School: Rye High School
Rental
Rental
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Seasonal Rental: No
  • RentSpree Y/N: false
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Building Units Total: 1
Room Information
Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: First
  • RoomDescription 1: Entry Hall, High Ceilings, Living Room/Fireplace/Venetian Plaster Walls/Doors to Porch, Formal Dining Room/Door to Porch, Family Room/Fireplace/Built-ins, White Kitchen/Center Island/ Top of the line everything/Door to Terrace,Pool, Pool House, Fitness Studio, and Carriage House, Breakfast Room, Back stairs, Butlers Pantry, Powder Room, Coat Closet
Room 2 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: Primary Suite/Fireplace/Venetian Plaster/Two Walk in custom closets/Full Bath with radiant floors, double sinks, soaking tub, shower, Bedroom/Fireplace/Dressing area/ensuite bath, Bedroom/Door to deck/ensuite bath/door to deck, bedroom/door to deck/ensuite bath, linen closet.
Room 3 Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Description: Three skylights, Bedroom/Ensuite Bath, Bedroom, Hall Bath, Office, Recreation Room, Office, Laundry Room/Steps to roof deck, Cedar Closet, Storage
Room 4 Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Description: Radiant Heat throughout the lower level, Custom outfitted mudroom, kitchenette, full bath/changing room, gallery hallway of arched doorways, Recreation room, Music room, two mechanical rooms, storage
Room 5 Information
  • Room Level: Other
  • Room Description: Versatile Loft Fitness Studio/Full bath that could also be used for home office, music room, PLUS separate Pool House/ Kitchenette/Full Bath.
Taxes and HOA Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1400-146-008-00002-000-0017
  • Tax Assessed Value: $113,700.00
  • Included In Taxes: Sewer, Trash
  • Additional Fees: No
  • Tax Source: Municipality
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Association: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Blinds, Chefs Kitchen, Colonial, Deck, Door Hardware, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Eat in Kitchen, Fenced, Flat Screen TV Bracket, Formal Dining, Gas Grill, Hardwood Floors As Seen, Heated Floors, In Ground, Kitchen Island, Marble Counters, Oversized Windows, Porch, Primary Bathroom, Public, Second Dishwasher, Second Freezer, Second Refrigerator, Security Gate, Security System, Shed(s), Sky Light, Speakers, Terrace, Walk In Closet
  • Interior Features: Chefs Kitchen, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Dining, Heated Floors, Kitchen Island, Marble Counters, Primary Bathroom, Speakers, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Total Rooms: 18
  • Basement: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Attic Description: Finished
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Location Amenities: Walk Out Basement, Fenced, Fenced Yard, Hardwood Floors As Seen, Chef's Kitchen, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Heated Floors, Island Kitchen, Marble Countertops, Walk In Closet, Brownstone, Deck, Porch, Terrace, In Ground Pool, Security System, Double Paned Windows, Oversized Windows, Sky Light
  • Security Features: Security Gate, Security System
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Oversized Windows, Skylight(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Inclusions: Door Hardware,Flat Screen TV Bracket,Second Dishwasher,Second Freezer,Second Refrigerator
  • Exclusions: Selected Light Fixtures
  • Living Area: 8510
  • Basement: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Gas Grill, Speakers
  • Exterior Property Features: Gas Grill, Speakers, In Ground, Deck, Porch, Terrace, Detached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Fenced, Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Oversized Windows, Skylight(s), Corner Lot, Level, Near Public Transit, Near School, Near Shops, Stone/Brick Wall, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Terrace
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Frame
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Details: In Ground
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Near Public Transit, Near School, Near Shops, Stone/Brick Wall, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Site Features: Corner Lot, Level, Near Public Transit, Near School, Near Shops, Stone/Brick Wall, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Total: 3.00
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heat Fuel Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Trash Collection Public
Green Features
  • Green Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Oversized Windows, Skylight(s), Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Gas Grill, Speakers, In Ground
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Down Payment Resource: No

Property History for 1 Forest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 22, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496545637

$8,500,000

+2.8% / yr

Aug 22, 2022

Sold

ONEKEY #H6179229

$8,500,000—
May 11, 2022

Pending

ONEKEY #H6179229

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/22/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496545637

$8,500,000

+2.8% / yr

08/22/2022

Sold

ONEKEY #H6179229

$8,500,000
05/11/2022

Pending

ONEKEY #H6179229

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1 Forest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$15,550Additions$94,100Total$109,650
Tax Record2025$83,546 ($6,962 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths5Total Finished SqFt5,835 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,835 SqFtStories3Lot Size94,961 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningR1CountyWESTCHESTERAPN551400 146-8-2-17Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1 Forest Avenue

This home is within Rye City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Midland School
Public - K to 5
Rye Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Rye High School
Public - 9 to 12
Osborn School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Midland School
PublicK to 5

Rye Middle School
Public6 to 8

Rye High School
Public9 to 12

Osborn School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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