Sun-Drenched Colonial home with Scenic Trail Access & Easy NYC Commute. Experience effortless living in this beautifully updated sun-filled home, perfectly situated near the Aqueduct Trail and Rockefeller State Park Preserve. A gracious entryway welcomes you into a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace, seamlessly connecting to a bright sunroom/den with patio access—ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The elegant dining room flows into a renovated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, a breakfast area, and direct access to a large patio overlooking a picturesque backyard with private trail access. A versatile home office with a Murphy bed and a convenient half bath doubles as a guest suite. Upstairs, the serene primary suite is complemented by two generously sized bedrooms and a stylish hall bath. The finished lower level boasts a recreation room, a flexible storage/office space, and a tiled laundry room with additional storage. Located in the sought-after River Road neighborhood, this move-in-ready home is a short distance to the Scarborough train station for a stress-free commute to NYC. Enjoy proximity to two championship golf courses, scenic parks, and an abundance of outdoor recreation. An incredible opportunity for those seeking modern comfort, natural beauty, and convenience.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.62 acresLot Size
$604Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listing by Elaine Wasserman• Houlihan Lawrence Inc.
Contact: 914-238-4766
Bought with Brendan Sweeney• Byson Real Estate Company LLC
Two offices and walk to Scarborough train station! This beautiful sun-lit home has an open feel with gleaming hardwood floors, bright renovated kitchen and sunroom/den, each with doors leading to a patio overlooking a lovely yard with access to the aqueduct trail. There is an office on the main level and another on the lower level. Rockefeller Preserve and two championship golf courses are a short distance from this lovely neighborhood. Move-in ready. Additional Information: HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,ParkingFeatures:1 Car Attached,
Public Records
Apr 4, 1988
Sold
$376,000
$195/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 22, 1983
Sold
$190,000
$99/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$25,544 (−0.3%)
$329,300 + $509,800
$839,100
2025
$25,625 (+5.1%)
$329,300 + $509,800
$839,100
2024
$24,377 (+7.1%)
$281,400 + $575,300
$856,700
2023
$22,768 (−1.3%)
$281,400 + $510,400
$791,800
2022
$23,062 (−0.3%)
$281,400 + $419,500
$700,900
2021
$23,134 (−2.4%)
$281,400 + $367,600
$649,000
2020
$23,707 (+4.3%)
$281,400 + $367,600
$649,000
2019
$22,725
$348,900 + $265,300
$614,200
2018
$348,900 + $271,400
$620,300
2017
$348,900 + $265,300
$614,200
2016
$348,900 + $259,200
$608,100
2014
$11,400 + $21,400
$32,800
2013
$11,400 + $21,400
$32,800
2012
$11,400 + $21,400
$32,800
2011
$11,400 + $21,400
$32,800
2010
$11,400 + $21,400
$32,800
2009
$11,400 + $21,400
$32,800
2008
$11,400 + $21,400
$32,800
Tax history for 96 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$25,544 (−0.3%)
$329,300 + $509,800
$839,100
2025
$25,625 (+5.1%)
$329,300 + $509,800
$839,100
2024
$24,377 (+7.1%)
$281,400 + $575,300
$856,700
2023
$22,768 (−1.3%)
$281,400 + $510,400
$791,800
2022
$23,062 (−0.3%)
$281,400 + $419,500
$700,900
2021
$23,134 (−2.4%)
$281,400 + $367,600
$649,000
2020
$23,707 (+4.3%)
$281,400 + $367,600
$649,000
2019
$22,725
$348,900 + $265,300
$614,200
2018
$348,900 + $271,400
$620,300
2017
$348,900 + $265,300
$614,200
2016
$348,900 + $259,200
$608,100
2014
$11,400 + $21,400
$32,800
2013
$11,400 + $21,400
$32,800
2012
$11,400 + $21,400
$32,800
2011
$11,400 + $21,400
$32,800
2010
$11,400 + $21,400
$32,800
2009
$11,400 + $21,400
$32,800
2008
$11,400 + $21,400
$32,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.