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231 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 Property Information

231 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 231 West 256th Street
Neighborhood North Riverdale
Zip code 10471
Borough Bronx
Block & lot 05852-2115

Sales & Tax Overview for 231 West 256th Street, Bronx

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Purchase date 03/12/2021
Purchase price $875,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 231 West 256th Street, Bronx

Lot sq. ft. 2,547
Lot dimensions 25.67 ft x 99.25 ft
Property type Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sqft 2,025
Building dimensions 20 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Conventional
Building material C block + brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Garage type Basement garage
Year built 1960
Frontage West 256 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Broadway
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 231 West 256th Street, Bronx

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 10
Community district 8
Closest police station 1.38 Miles
Closest fire station 0.91 Miles

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About 231 West 256th Street, Bronx

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 231 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471?

231 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 was built in 1960 and has a total of 2,025 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 231 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $54,120, the tax amount paid for 231 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 is $10,595.

When was 231 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 last sold and what was the last sale price?

231 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 was last sold in 03/12/2021 for $875,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 231 West 256th Street, Bronx

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Past Sales & Property History for 231 West 256th Street, Bronx

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/12/2021 $875,000

Title Documents for 231 West 256th Street, Bronx

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/14/2025 - R
07/31/2025 - D
Mortgage
(2025080700113001)
01/27/2023 - R
01/12/2023 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2023012700303001)
05/25/2021 - R
03/12/2021 - D
Agreement
(2021051900262001)
03/19/2021 - R
03/12/2021 - D
Mortgage
(2021031700220005)
03/19/2021 - R
03/12/2021 - D
Deed
(2021031700220004)
03/19/2021 - R
03/10/2021 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021031700220001)
10/01/2019 - R
09/18/2019 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2019092000411001)
09/12/2019 - R
09/05/2019 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2019091200654001)
09/10/2019 - R
08/28/2019 - D
Mortgage
(2019090500799001)
08/10/2017 - R
07/24/2017 - D
Mortgage
(2017080801559001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 231 West 256th Street, Bronx

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $10,595
Tax assessor's market value: $902,000
Assessed value: $54,120

Assessment History for 231 West 256th Street, Bronx

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 231 West 256th Street, 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 $950,000 $57,000 $52,616 19.843% $10,441 $10,441 +4.72%
2024/25 $877,000 $52,620 $49,638 20.085% $9,970 $9,970 +6.00%
2023/24 $951,000 $57,060 $46,829 20.085% $9,406 $9,406 -1.10%
2022/23 $930,000 $55,800 $46,829 20.309% $9,511 $9,511 +7.06%
2021/22 $848,000 $50,880 $44,496 19.963% $8,883 $8,883 -0.54%

Permits for 231 West 256th Street, Bronx

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No recorded permits for this property.

North Riverdale Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$366,000
49.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$499
82.5% YoY
Bronx Median Sale Price
$345,000
0% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Broadway & 242nd St at NW Corner
Station lines 1
Distance (miles) 0.918
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 81 Robert J Christen 9 Yes Public K-5 672 0.37
Riverdale Country School NR No Private PK-12 1,168 0.30
Riverdale Country School NR No Private PK-12 1,168 0.30
St Margaret Of Cortona School NR No Private PK, K-8 281 0.42
St Margaret Of Cortona School NR No Private PK, K-8 281 0.42

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy (Ms High School 141) 5 Yes Public 6-12 1,417 1.37
Riverdale Country School NR No Private PK-12 1,168 0.30
St Margaret Of Cortona School NR No Private PK, K-8 281 0.42
Horace Mann School NR No Private PK-12 1,786 0.63
St Margaret of Cortona School NR No Private PK-8 246 0.63

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Riverdale Country School NR No Private PK-12 1,168 0.30
Sar High School NR No Private 9-12 536 0.44
Horace Mann School NR No Private PK-12 1,786 0.63
Yeshiva Of The Telshe Alumni NR No Private 9-12 97 0.63
Yeshiva Ohavei Torah Of Riverdale NR No Private 9-12 81 0.63

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Neighbors for 231 West 256th Street, Bronx

Here are the neighbors for 231 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
239 W 256th St, Bronx 1,460 08/16/1999
5606 Sylvan Ave, Bronx 1,492 06/13/2018 $495,938
6477 Broadway, Bronx 54,000 11/06/1996
235 W 256th St, Bronx 2,025 09/14/2020
5646 Post Rd, Bronx 3,140 09/01/2021
5640 Post Rd, Bronx 1,301 09/23/1970
5620 Sylvan Ave, Bronx 1,344 10/29/2021 $678,000
5624 Sylvan Ave, Bronx 1,176 11/08/2011
5814 Mosholu Ave, Bronx 2,880 10/10/2023
5612 Sylvan Ave, Bronx 3,030 03/04/2025
5626 Sylvan Ave, Bronx 2,000 03/06/2020 $755,000
5806 Mosholu Ave, Bronx 3,850 11/23/1999
5650 Post Rd, Bronx 1,314 01/11/2024 $782,000
5614 Sylvan Ave, Bronx 1,656 09/04/1987
5618 Sylvan Ave, Bronx 1,656 07/25/2025 $525,000
5812 Mosholu Ave, Bronx 2,714 02/25/2016 $650,000
5654 Post Rd, Bronx 3,784 01/31/1968
5608 Sylvan Ave, Bronx 2,151 05/14/2026 $645,000
6425 Broadway, Bronx 52,100 08/12/2014 $11,000,000
5808 Mosholu Ave, Bronx 3,608 05/10/2023 $1,000,000
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