859 Forest Avenue

Rye, NY 10580

$12,250,000
Last Sold Price
8
Beds
8
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
8,800 Sq. Ft.
$1,392 / Sq. Ft.
8,800
Sq. Ft.
$1,392
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Extraordinary waterfront estate graces nearly 3 acres with 470' of water frontage, 104' private sandy beach, pool and deep water dock in prestigious Milton Point location. Perched atop a rolling green lawn, this 8,800 sq. ft. Georgian Colonial provides 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and exudes Gatsby-era elegance and grandeur throughout. This exceptional home showcases great indoor/outdoor entertaining space with French doors from all water facing main level rooms to expansive terraces; wood floors, five...Extraordinary waterfront estate graces nearly 3 acres with 470' of water frontage, 104' private sandy beach, pool and deep water dock in prestigious Milton Point location. Perched atop a rolling green lawn, this 8,800 sq. ft. Georgian Colonial provides 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and exudes Gatsby-era elegance and grandeur throughout. This exceptional home showcases great indoor/outdoor entertaining space with French doors from all water facing main level rooms to expansive terraces; wood floors, five fireplaces and exquisite architectural details. Highlights include sophisticated formal rooms, sunroom, office, chef's kitchen and breakfast room with prep kitchen open to family room. Top two floors offer sleeping quarters with sitting room, deck in primary suite and playroom. Lower level provides recreation rooms, spa. Widow's walk showcases panoramic Long Island Sound views. This notable home was built in 1917 by Trowbridge and Livingston, architects of the St. Regis Hotel and Hayden Planetarium, served as the Embassy to Uruguay in the 1960's and housed one of the first privately owned tennis bubbles in the 70's.

Listing Agents

  1. Liz Higgins

    Liz Higgins

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 859 Forest Avenue

Township
Rye
View
Panoramic, Water
Architectural Style
Colonial, Estate
Community Features
Park
Garage Spaces
4.00
Waterfront
Yes

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 12/19/2023 03:35 PM

Property Details for 859 Forest Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #H6183044
Days on Market231
Taxes$131,997 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family
Year Built1917
Lot Size2.82 AC / 122,922 SF
CountyWestchester County

Location

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty

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Building Information for 859 Forest Avenue

Stories-Year Built1917Building Size-Lot Size2.82 AC / 122,922 SF

Payment Calculator

$77,853 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$66,853

Property Taxes

$11,000

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 859 Forest Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MLS Area Minor: 99
  • Year Built Source: Owner
  • Property Attached: No
  • Structure Type: false
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Square Footage Source: Municipality
  • Lot Size Source: Other
  • State Or Province: NY
School Information
  • School District: Rye
  • Elementary School District: Rye
  • Elementary School: Milton School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Rye
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rye Middle School
  • High School District: Rye
  • High School: Rye High School
Rental
Rental
  • Lease Considered: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Building Units Total: 1
Room Information
Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: First
  • RoomDescription 1: Large entry foyer with grand open center staircase and french doors to patio, formal living room with fireplace, sunroom with wet bar, formal dining room with french doors, eat-in chef's kitchen, breakfast room, butler's pantry, family room, home office, guest room with ensuite bathroom, mudroom, 2 powder rooms
Room 2 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: Primary bedroom with terrace, ensuite marble bathroom, large dressing room, stately landing and hallway, four additional bedrooms; two with ensuite bathrooms and two with shared bathroom, laundry room
Room 3 Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Description: Large playroom with oversized skylight, two additional bedrooms, full bathroom, closets/storage space
Room 4 Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Description: Two full bathrooms, spa, sauna, recreation room, play room, utilities, unfinished storage
Room 5 Information
  • Room Level: Other
  • Room Description: Widow's walk with panoramic water views
Taxes and HOA Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1400-153-015-00001-000-0002-1
  • Tax Map Number: 1400-153-015-00001-000-0002-1
  • Tax Assessed Value: $120,120.00
  • Included In Taxes: Sewer,Trash
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedrm, Balcony, Beach Front, Cathedral/Vaulted/High Ceiling, Children Playroom, Colonial, Deck, Dock, Double Vanity, Dressing Area, Eat in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Estate, Floor to Ceiling Windows, Formal Dining, Granite Counters, Greenhouse, Hardwood Floors As Seen, High Ceilings, Home Office, In Ground, Original Details, Oversized Windows, Panoramic, Pantry, Park, Patio, Powder Room, Public, Sauna, Sky Light, Sprinkler System, Storage, Terrace, Walk In Closet, Water Access, Water View, Waterfront, Wet Bar, Whirlpool Tub, Wrap Around
  • Interior Features: First Floor Bedroom, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Children Playroom, Dressing Room, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Floor to Ceiling Windows, Formal Dining, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Home Office, Original Details, Pantry, Powder Room, Sauna, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Total Rooms: 20
  • Living Area: 8800.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Attic Description: Finished,Full,Walkup
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 5
  • Location Amenities: Balcony, Sprinkler Lawn Sys, Dock/Mooring, Hardwood Floors As Seen, 1st Fl Master Bedroom, Cathedral/Vaulted/High Ceiling, Children Playroom, Dressing Area, Dual Sinks, Eat in Kitchen, Floor to Ceiling Windows, Formal Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Foyer, Granit Countertops, High Ceilings, Home Office, Original Details, Pantry, Powder Room, Storage, Walk In Closet, Wetbar, Privacy, Greenhouse, Deck, Patio, Terrace, In Ground Pool, Open View, Water View, Water Access, Oversized Windows, Sky Light
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Window Features: Oversized Windows,Skylight(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Inclusions: Whirlpool Tub
  • Exclusions: See Remarks
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Sprinkler System, Dock
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Sprinkler System, Dock, In Ground, Deck, Patio, Terrace, Wrap Around, Attached, 4+ Car Attached, Driveway, Oversized Windows, Skylight(s), Park, Private
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck,Patio,Terrace,Wrap Around
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Water Access, Waterfront
  • ViewYN: Yes
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Details: In Ground
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Private
  • Site Features: Park, Private
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, 4+ Car Attached, Driveway
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
Utilities
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas, Hot Water
  • Number Of Heating Zones: 6
  • Hot Water: Gas Stand Alone
  • Garbage Removal: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Green Features
  • Green Features: Oversized Windows, Skylight(s), Natural Gas, Hot Water, Balcony, Sprinkler System, Dock, In Ground
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Property History for 859 Forest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 859 Forest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$77,000Additions$43,120Total$120,120
Home Facts
Beds8Baths8.5Total Finished SqFt8,800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,800 SqFtStories2Lot Size127,631 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1917ZoningR1CountyWESTCHESTERAPN551400 153-15-1-2-1Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 859 Forest Avenue

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

Rye Middle School
Public6 to 8

Rye High School
Public9 to 12

Osborn School
PublicK to 5

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