Six fireplaces, two homes, and the Hudson out the window.
Stone below, cedar above, and a porch that welcomes you in.
The primary entrance is set behind decorative molding and flanked by Ionic pilasters which welcome you from the generous front porch. The custom solid oak front door features a circular looking glass and leaded-glass side windows.
Stepping inside, you're transported to the start of the 20th century.
Eleven-foot ceilings.
The foyer opens with extensive millwork, dual built-in window seats, and the first of six fireplaces.
Original stained woodwork.
A grand turned-baluster staircase sets the tone for the house.
Pocket doors between rooms.
The primary unit spans the first and second floors, which flow seamlessly but are separated by functional pocket doors.
Two stone fireplaces, a scullery, and an eat-in kitchen.
Three generous bedrooms, plus a fourth for a guest room or study.
Two of the bedrooms have fireplaces: one over-under, the other with a stone inlay. The fourth, smaller bedroom has curved walls. The full bath has two windows, so light pours in from the south and west, and offers your first peek at the Hudson River from the upper floors.
From the upper floors, the Hudson, the George Washington Bridge, and the Manhattan skyline.
The stone at the ground floor, cedar shingles above, and a cross-gabled gambrel roof are crowned by a bracketed balcony.
A second home on the third floor, with its own front door.
The second unit has a dedicated side entrance and occupies the entire third floor and attic. Two large bedrooms, a living room with a fireplace, kitchen with pantry, a full bath with unobstructed views, and a finished flex space above provides a bonus room.
The final space in this incredible house is the finished basement, which offers a full bath, kitchenette, and flexible spaces for storage.
Delavan Terrace was master planned in 1904.
Delavan Terrace was master planned in 1904 by Otis Elevator president William Delavan Baldwin as a collection of prominent homes just outside of the city.
Around 1908, Broadway star Billie Burke, later Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz, made it her home, and there is truly
No Place Like This Home.
Downtown Yonkers has become a destination in its own right.
- Yonkers Metro-NorthA six-minute drive to the station.
- Lionsgate StudiosHollywood has come to the Hudson.
- Sea Fire GrillA destination restaurant on the Yonkers Pier.
- Yonkers Brewing Co. & ZuppaLocal favorites along the waterfront.
- Yonkers Waterfront LiveA concert series every Friday of the summer at Yonkers Pier.
- Yonkers RiverfestSeptember brings the largest one-day festival in Westchester County.
Every room.
Photography of the house, the street, and the river beyond.
The particulars.
For sale · Sold as-is. Price upon request.
- Address10 Delavan Terrace, Yonkers, NY 10703
- Built1904, as the Reuben Borland House
- StyleLate Queen Anne, shingle-style detailing
- TypeTwo-family, separate utilities per unit
- Primary unitFloors 1–2 · 3 bedrooms + guest room/study · 2 full baths
- Second unitFloor 3 + attic · 2 bedrooms · 1 full bath · flex space
- BasementFinished · full bath · kitchenette · storage
- FireplacesSix
- OutdoorsFront porch, rear deck, rear yard, long private driveway, detached garage
- ViewsHudson River, George Washington Bridge, Manhattan skyline
- ConditionSold as-is · move-in ready
Recent improvements
This incredible home is being sold as-is. Recent improvements allow for an immediate move-in, while the character was maintained throughout to provide room for a broader reimagining of the home in the future. Two bathrooms have been gut-renovated and both kitchens have new appliances. Additionally, there were new doors, hardware, Lutron lighting with dimmers, and other elements incorporated to ensure the property would be ready for its new owner. Each unit has separate utilities, and the plumbing supply lines have also been updated. Mechanicals are recent with the boilers and radiators routinely serviced, and the roof and chimneys were also maintained. A long private driveway leads to the detached garage.
The full description
Lovingly preserved and thoughtfully renovated two-family home in one of Yonkers' most intact historic streetscapes. Built in 1904 as the Reuben Borland House, 10 Delavan Terrace is a late Queen Anne home with shingle-style detailing. The stone at the ground floor, cedar shingles above, and a cross-gabled gambrel roof are crowned by a bracketed balcony. From the upper floors, the property looks out over the Hudson toward the George Washington Bridge and the Manhattan skyline.
The primary entrance is set behind decorative molding and flanked by Ionic pilasters which welcome you from the generous front porch. The custom solid oak front door features a circular looking glass and leaded-glass side windows. Stepping inside, you're transported to the start of the 20th century. The foyer features 11ft tall ceilings, extensive millwork details, dual built-in window seats, and the first of six fireplaces. Original stained woodwork and a grand turned-baluster staircase set the tone for the house.
The primary unit spans the first and second floors, which flow seamlessly, but are separated by functional pocket doors. The living room centers on a stone fireplace in a wide-format and is complemented by a set of oversized bay windows. Continuing through the double-pocket doors, and into the dining room, you're invited to take in another stone fireplace, the scullery, and large windows framed by crown moldings. The large eat-in kitchen features new appliances and countertops, and updated cabinetry. Rounding off the first floor, you'll find a gut renovated full bath, laundry room, and rear deck which leads to the garage and rear yard. Upstairs are three generous bedrooms plus a fourth ideal for a guest room or study. Two of the bedrooms feature fireplaces: one over-under fireplace and the other with a stone inlay. The fourth smaller bedroom with curved walls is ideal for a guest room or study. The full bath features two windows allowing natural light to pour in from the South and West, offering your first peek at the Hudson River from the upper floors.
The second unit has a dedicated side entrance and occupies the entire third floor and attic. Two large bedrooms, a living room with a fireplace, kitchen with pantry, a full bath with unobstructed views, and a finished flex space above provides a bonus room. The final space in this incredible house is the finished basement which offers a full bath, kitchenette, and flexible spaces for storage.
This incredible home is being sold as-is. Recent improvements allow for an immediate move-in, while the character was maintained throughout to provide room for a broader reimagining of the home in the future. Two bathrooms have been gut-renovated and both kitchens have new appliances. Additionally, there were new doors, hardware, Lutron lighting with dimmers, and other elements incorporated to ensure the property would be ready for its new owner. Each unit has separate utilities, and the plumbing supply lines have also been updated. Mechanicals are recent with the boilers and radiators routinely serviced, and the roof and chimneys were also maintained. A long private driveway leads to the detached garage.
Delavan Terrace was master planned in 1904 by Otis Elevator president William Delavan Baldwin as a collection of prominent homes just outside of the city. Around 1908, Broadway star Billie Burke, later Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz, made it her home, and there is truly No Place Like This Home.
Yonkers Metro-North is a six-minute drive and Lionsgate Studios has brought Hollywood to the Hudson. Downtown Yonkers has become a destination in its own right. Along the waterfront, dinner options run from Sea Fire Grill, a destination restaurant on the Yonkers Pier, to local favorites like Yonkers Brewing Co. and Zuppa. Summer brings the Yonkers Waterfront Live Concert Series every Friday at Yonkers Pier, and September brings Yonkers Riverfest, the largest one-day festival in Westchester County.
Come and see it.
Showings are by appointment. Tell Sean when you are free and he will confirm a time.
