• SOLD

979 Forest Avenue

Rye, NY 10580

  • $6,800,000 Sold on 04/30/2021
  • 4 Beds
  • 6/1 Baths
  • 4,841 Sqft
  • 1 Acres
  • 1920 Built

One of Rye's most idyllic waterfront sanctuaries w/130 ft of private shoreline, set high above the sparkling waters of LI Sound. An unparalleled lifestyle just 35 minutes to Manhattan, and a stroll to 3 beach/tennis clubs. Enjoy panoramic views sunrise to sunset, paddle-boarding and kayaking right from your backyard, a waterfront patio w/fire pit & deck w/hot tub. Renowned landscape architect Peter Cummin designed the verdant gardens to embrace this home's 1-acre coastal setting, in tandem with a stunning 2014 renovation showcasing a sunlit 4,841 sqft interior-walls of glass, 3 sets of French drs to the patio, wide-plank pine flrs & 3 fireplaces. Watch the tides ebb and flow from the Christopher Peacock kitchen and vaulted ceiling FR, the formal dining & living rms, coffered-ceiling study w/ensuite bth, gym, wet bar, main bdrm suite w/2 bths and 2 WICs, and 3 ensuite 2nd-floor bdrms. Enjoy even more highlights an office, mudroom, 2-car garage w/lift for 2 cars, and Vermont slate roof.

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Property Highlights
  • SCHOOL DISTRICT : Rye City
  • ELEMENTARY : Milton
  • STYLE : Colonial
  • MUNICIPALITY : Rye City
  • VIEW : Water
  • PRICE/SQFT : $1,445
  • DAYS ON MARKET : 40
  • MLS : 6089443
  • TAXES : $106,168

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • BASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Crawl Space
  • DAYS ON MARKET: 40
  • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Milton School
  • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT: Rye
  • HIGH SCHOOL: Rye High School
  • HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT: Rye
  • MIDDLE SCHOOL: Rye Middle School
  • MIDDLE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Rye
  • ON MARKET DATE: 2021-01-18
  • STYLE: Colonial
  • TYPE: Residential
  • VIEW: Water
  • YEAR BUILT: 1920
INTERIOR FEATURES
  • APPLIANCES INCLUDED: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Oven
  • BEDS: 4
  • COOLING: Central Air
  • FULL BATHS: 6
  • HEAT: Natural Gas
  • INTERIOR FEATURES: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LIVING AREA SQFT: 4841
  • ROOMS: 11
EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: Other, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
  • PARKING: Attached, Driveway, Other
AMENITIES
ASSESSED VALUE AND TAXES
  • TAX AMOUNT: $106,168

Listing Courtesy of Joan O'Meara of Houlihan Lawrence Inc.

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