An eight-bedroom 1910 landmark on a double lot in Paine Heights, listed at $1,750,000
Some houses are simply places to live. Others carry a story. 43 Broadview Avenue, a Prairie Victorian built in 1910 in New Rochelle’s Paine Heights neighborhood, is firmly in the second category. With eight bedrooms, 4,992 square feet and a 0.66-acre double lot, it has just come to market at $1,750,000.
A Street with a Literary Past
Broadview Avenue is tied to New Rochelle’s Gilded Age, when the area was a fashionable retreat for wealthy New Yorkers. Its tree-lined streets and grand historic homes evoke the world of E.L. Doctorow’s 1975 novel Ragtime, which he wrote at a neighboring Broadview Avenue residence. Paine Heights is known for distinguished architecture, mature trees and historic character.
Original Craftsmanship Throughout
The house’s greatest strength is its intact period detail. Inside you’ll find tiger oak dentil moldings, intricate wainscoting, substantial tiger oak trim, hardwood floors and original pocket doors.
The living room is the showpiece, with a soaring 12-foot coffered ceiling and direct access to an expansive wraparound porch. A den and a library with built-in bookcases offer quieter places to read or work. The formal dining room has exposed ceiling beams and a fireplace, and it connects to a sun-filled, ceramic-tiled sunroom.
A Kitchen Built for Serious Cooks
A traditional butler’s pantry leads into the spacious kitchen, which has extensive cabinetry and generous counter space. The appliance lineup is professional grade: a double oven with grill, six stove tops, a salamander broiler, a griddle and a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer. A surviving original walk-in “icebox” adds a touch of history. The kitchen opens directly to the rear deck and landscaped backyard, which makes indoor-outdoor entertaining easy.
Room for Everyone
Upstairs, the second floor holds generously proportioned bedrooms, abundant storage and a sun-drenched bedroom with lake views. An additional room could serve as a home office or another bedroom. The third floor works as a private retreat, with three more bedrooms, a full bathroom and impressive walk-in closets with built-in storage.
In all, the home has eight bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, a flexible layout that suits a large household, multigenerational living or a mix of home and work space.
Grounds, Carriage House and Systems
The 0.66-acre lot is a double lot with a landscaped backyard. A detached carriage house provides two-car garage capacity and has an unfinished upper level that leaves room for future plans. The full walk-out basement is also unfinished, offering still more potential.
The listing notes a slate roof along with updated electrical and hot-water systems. Heat is gas-fired hot water. Cooling is by wall or window units, which a buyer may want to factor into plans for the house.
Location and Lifestyle
The home is convenient to downtown New Rochelle, Larchmont and Pelham, with restaurants, shopping, schools, Iona University and Metro-North service to Manhattan close by, along with multiple houses of worship. Many charming shops and restaurants are within walking distance. According to the listing data, the address has a Walk Score of 57, rated somewhat walkable. New Rochelle High School is about 0.3 miles away.
At a Glance
- Price: $1,750,000 (about $351 per square foot)
- Bedrooms and baths: 8 bedrooms, 4 full and 1 half bath
- Living area: 4,992 sq. ft.
- Lot: 0.66 acres
- Year built: 1910
- Style: Prairie Victorian
- Parking: Detached two-car garage plus driveway
- Annual property taxes: $36,421
- Listing agents: Compass Greater NY, LLC (MLS #1065528)
The Bottom Line
Homes with this much original character and this much land are rare, and 43 Broadview Avenue pairs both with a literary and historical pedigree. For a buyer who values craftsmanship and wants space to spread out, it offers a chance to own a piece of New Rochelle’s past. Interested buyers should contact the listing team at Compass to arrange a tour.
Listed by: Compass Greater NY, LLC 914-725-7737, Tamara Earnest 202-528-4215, Cindy Waxman 914-261-9534, Compass Greater NY, LLC
