| Primary address | 1561 Merry Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Pelham Bay |
| Zip code | 10461 |
| Borough | Bronx |
| Block & lot | 05399-0026 |
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| Purchase date | 10/08/2004 |
| Purchase price | $289,400 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $4,998 |
| Lot sqft | 1,386 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5) |
| Building sqft | 1,355 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | C block + brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Basement garage |
| Year built | 1955 |
| Frontage(s) | Merry Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Crosby Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 8 |
| Community district | 10 |
| Closest police station | 0.80 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.64 Miles |
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1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 was built in 1955 and has a total of 1,355 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $34,020, the tax amount paid for 1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 is $4,998. For the next year, the tax amount for 1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 is estimated at $4,998.
When was 1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 last sold and what was the last sale price?1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 was last sold in 10/08/2004 for $289,400.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2004 | $289,400 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $4,999 |
| Estimated property tax: | $4,998 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $567,000 |
| Assessed value: | $34,020 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | $567,000 | $34,020 | $25,191 | 19.843% | $5,280 | $4,999 | +9.78% |
| 2024/25 | $596,000 | $35,760 | $22,670 | 20.085% | $5,304 | $4,553 | +7.36% |
| 2023/24 | $615,000 | $36,900 | $21,116 | 20.085% | $5,004 | $4,241 | +5.17% |
| 2022/23 | $627,000 | $37,620 | $19,856 | 20.309% | $4,774 | $4,033 | +7.48% |
| 2021/22 | $556,000 | $33,360 | $18,796 | 19.963% | $4,427 | $3,752 | -5.65% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 6 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Station lines | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.329 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Crosby Av/Zulette Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | BX8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.046 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 71 Rose E Scala | 7 | Yes | Public | K-8 | 1,179 | 0.20 |
| St Francis Xavier School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 295 | 0.49 |
| St Francis Xavier School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 295 | 0.49 |
| Greek American Institute Of New York | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 145 | 0.49 |
| St. Theresa School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 449 | 0.49 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Institute Of Mathematics | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 372 | 1.22 |
| Mott Hall Community School | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 301 | 1.22 |
| P.S. 71 Rose E Scala | 7 | No | Public | K-8 | 1,179 | 0.20 |
| E MONROE NEW RENAISSANCE BASKETBALL | NR | No | Charter | 9 | 228 | 0.21 |
| St Francis Xavier School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 295 | 0.49 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Herbert H Lehman High School | NR | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 1,071 | 0.55 |
| E MONROE NEW RENAISSANCE BASKETBALL | NR | No | Charter | 9 | 228 | 0.21 |
| Our Saviour Lutheran School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 187 | 0.49 |
| P.S. 721 Steven Mcsweeney School | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 484 | 0.51 |
| Westchester Square Academy | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 407 | 0.55 |
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Here are the neighbors for 1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1553 Merry Ave, Bronx | 1,595 | 02/10/2012 | $303,000 |
| 3001 Zulette Ave, Bronx | 1,823 | 12/11/2010 | |
| 2997 Zulette Ave, Bronx | 1,840 | 09/11/2013 | $348,000 |
| 1555 Merry Ave, Bronx | 1,355 | 01/25/2012 | $380,000 |
| 1583 Hollywood Ave, Bronx | 1,692 | 09/27/2006 | $514,100 |
| 2996 Merry Ave, Bronx | 2,064 | 08/27/2014 | $391,000 |
| 2994 Merry Ave, Bronx | 2,064 | 04/22/2021 | |
| 1516 Crosby Ave, Bronx | 1,615 | 01/22/2021 | $550,000 |
| 3003 Zulette Ave, Bronx | 1,479 | 07/11/2013 | $250,000 |
| 2993 Zulette Ave, Bronx | 2,024 | 12/30/1985 | |
| 1581 Hollywood Ave, Bronx | 2,100 | 06/21/2000 | |
| 2992 Merry Ave, Bronx | 2,080 | 02/07/2014 | $400,250 |
| 1559 Merry Ave, Bronx | 1,355 | 03/10/2015 | $315,000 |
| 1557 Merry Ave, Bronx | 1,355 | 02/28/2025 | $625,000 |
| 1551 Merry Ave, Bronx | 2,160 | 08/01/2022 | $789,000 |
| 1579 Hollywood Ave, Bronx | 1,620 | 02/02/2012 | $250,000 |
| 1563 Merry Ave, Bronx | 1,595 | 07/14/2009 | |
| 2990 Merry Ave, Bronx | 1,504 | 02/10/1989 | |
| 2991 Zulette Ave, Bronx | 2,208 | 05/11/2020 | $658,000 |
| 2995 Zulette Ave, Bronx | 2,024 | 07/17/2006 | $175,000 |
