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1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 - Property report

Also known as: 1561 Merry Ave

Property image for 1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1955

Lot sq. ft.

1,386

Sale price

$289,400

General information

Address

Primary address

1561 Merry Avenue

ZIP code

10461

Neighborhood

Pelham Bay

Borough

Bronx

Block & lot

05399-0026

Building

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Building sq. ft.

1,355

Building dimensions

17.33 ft x 29 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1955

Building material

C Blck + Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Garage type

Basement Garage

Sales

Sale date

10/08/2004

Sale price

$289,400

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,003

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Merry Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Crosby Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

22 ft x 73 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,386

Area overview

Walk score

90 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

86 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

60 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.80 Miles

Closest fire station

0.64 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
10/08/2004	$289,400	XXXXXXXX, XXXXX	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
10/18/2011 - R 10/13/2011 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2011101400050001)	XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
10/13/2011 - R 09/06/2011 - D	Mortgage (2011091400476001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/13/2005 - R 09/27/2005 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2005092702499001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/07/2005 - R 08/24/2005 - D	Mortgage (2005083100245001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
04/11/2005 - R 03/07/2005 - D	Correction Document Real Prop. (2005031400307001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/03/2005 - R 12/02/2004 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2004121400413001)
12/10/2004 - R 11/18/2004 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2004111801542001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
05/02/2005 - R 10/22/2004 - D	Mortgage (2004110100911002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/02/2005 - R 10/08/2004 - D	Deed (2004110100911001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX
11/12/2002 - R	Mortgage (2180008877418)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax

Tax year

2025-2026

Property tax

$5,003

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$683,000

Assessed value

$40,980

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y 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%
2020/21	$481,000	$28,860	$18,896	21.045%	$4,667	$3,977	-0.06%
2019/20	$496,000	$29,760	$18,798	21.167%	$4,658	$3,979	+8.67%
2018/19	$387,000	$23,220	$17,503	20.919%	$4,343	$3,661	+9.67%
2017/18	$369,000	$22,140	$16,378	20.385%	$3,993	$3,339	+10.60%
2016/17	$308,000	$18,480	$15,100	19.991%	$3,694	$3,019	-4.59%

Permits

Permit information for 1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
05/21/1998	Alteration type 3

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Schuylerville, Throgs Neck, Edgwater Park residential market stats

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Bronx median sale price

$352,500

13.7% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Edison Ave & Westchester Ave at SE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.329

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 71 Rose E Scala	7	Yes	Public	K-8	1,179	0.20
Our Saviour Lutheran School	NR	No	Private	K-12	187	0.49
St Francis Xavier School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	295	0.49
St Francis Xavier School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	295	0.49
St. Theresa School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	449	0.49
St. Theresa School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	449	0.49
P.S. 14 Senator John Calandra	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	619	0.52
P.S. 14 Senator John Calandra	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	619	0.52
P.S. Ms 194	5	No	Public	K-8	1,105	1.04
P.S. 10	NR	No	Public	PK, K-12	638	1.07

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Mott Hall Community School	4	Yes	Public	6-8	301	1.22
Urban Institute Of Mathematics	7	Yes	Public	6-8	372	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
Our Saviour Lutheran School	NR	No	Private	K-12	187	0.49
St Francis Xavier School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	295	0.49
St. Theresa School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	449	0.49
Greek American Institute Of New York	NR	No	Private	K-8	145	0.49
P.S. 12 Lewis And Clark School	NR	No	Public	6-12	287	0.81
P.S. Ms 194	5	No	Public	K-8	1,105	1.04

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
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
Renaissance High School for Musical Theater and Technology	4	No	Public	9-12	433	0.55
Westchester Square Academy	4	No	Public	9-12	407	0.55
Pelham Lab High School	2	No	Public	9-12	313	0.55
Bronx River High School	5	No	Public	9-12	434	0.55
Schuylerville Preparatory High School	2	No	Public	9-12	372	0.55
P.S. 12 Lewis And Clark School	NR	No	Public	6-12	287	0.81

Nearby ZIP codes for 1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461?

The development at 1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 was built in 1955.

What is the total square footage of 1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461?

1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 has a total of 1,355 square feet.

When was 1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 last sold and what was the sale price?

1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 was last sold on 10/08/2004 for $289,400.

What is the assessed value of 1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461?

1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 is currently assessed at $40,980.

What are the property taxes for 1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461?

The property taxes for 1561 Merry Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 total $5,002.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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