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261 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 - Property report

Also known as: 261 W 256th St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1987

Lot sq. ft.

5,074

General information

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Address
Primary address
261 West 256th Street
ZIP code
10471
Neighborhood
North Riverdale
Borough
Bronx
Block & lot
05854-2186

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,970
Building dimensions
33 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1987
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$14,081
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
West 256 Street (narrow)
Valles Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Fieldston Road
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
41.25 ft x 126.67 ft
Lot sq. ft.
5,074

Area overview

Walk score
84 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
68 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
43 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
10
Community district
8
Closest police station
1.40 Miles
Closest fire station
0.90 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 261 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 261 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/02/2003 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003080702326001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/19/1994 - R Agreement
(2160004424016)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/19/1994 - R Mortgage
(2880004423688)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/19/1994 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(2680004423968)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/19/1994 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(2600004423960)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/14/1989 - R Easement
(2990000744199)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
01/26/1989 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(2360000739936)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXXXX
11/18/1988 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2360000733636)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX
11/18/1988 - R Mortgage
(2680000733568)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX
11/18/1988 - R Mortgage
(2670000733567)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 261 West 256th Street, 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
$14,081
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,278,000
Assessed value
$76,680

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $1,406,000 $84,360 $66,947 19.843% $13,284 $13,284 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,185,000 $71,100 $63,158 20.085% $12,685 $12,685 0.00%
2023/24 $1,163,000 $69,780 $63,158 20.085% $12,685 $12,685 -0.35%
2022/23 $1,134,000 $68,040 $62,683 20.309% $12,730 $12,730 +7.84%
2021/22 $1,051,000 $63,060 $59,136 19.963% $11,805 $11,805 +0.55%
2020/21 $1,150,000 $69,000 $55,789 21.045% $11,741 $11,741 +5.39%
2019/20 $1,077,000 $64,620 $52,632 21.167% $11,141 $11,141 +1.19%
2018/19 $1,261,000 $75,660 $52,632 20.919% $11,010 $11,010 +3.40%
2017/18 $899,000 $53,940 $52,236 20.385% $10,648 $10,648 +8.09%
2016/17 $887,000 $53,220 $49,280 19.991% $9,852 $9,852 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 261 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
11/28/2023 I

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Neighborhood

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Broadway & 242nd St at NW Corner
Station lines
1
Distance (miles)
0.962
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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 0.29
Riverdale Country School NR No Private PK-12 1,168 0.31
Riverdale Country School NR No Private PK-12 1,168 0.31
St Margaret Of Cortona School NR No Private PK, K-8 281 0.34
St Margaret Of Cortona School NR No Private PK, K-8 281 0.34
Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.56
Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School 5 No Public PK, K-8 608 0.81
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 1.35
Riverdale Country School NR No Private PK-12 1,168 0.31
St Margaret Of Cortona School NR No Private PK, K-8 281 0.34
Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.56
Horace Mann School NR No Private PK-12 1,786 0.60
St Margaret of Cortona School NR No Private PK-8 246 0.60
Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School 5 No Public PK, K-8 608 0.81
PEARLS Hawthorne 9 No Public PK, K-8 781 1.11
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Microsociety School 5 No Public PK, K-8 568 1.26
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 0.31
Sar High School NR No Private 9-12 536 0.35
Horace Mann School NR No Private PK-12 1,786 0.60
Yeshiva Of The Telshe Alumni NR No Private 9-12 97 0.60
Yeshiva Ohavei Torah Of Riverdale NR No Private 9-12 81 0.60
Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy (Ms High School 141) 5 No Public 6-12 1,417 1.35
International Leadership Charter School NR No Charter 9-12 318 1.67
Bronx Collaborative High School 2 No Public 9-12 444 1.70
World View High School 5 No Public 9-12 632 1.70
Dewitt Clinton High School 6 No Public 9-12 1,052 1.70

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Neighbors for 261 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY

5706 Mosholu Ave, Bronx 5626 Fieldston Rd, Bronx 5624 Fieldston Rd, Bronx 5618 Fieldston Rd, Bronx 5701 Faraday Ave, Bronx 5710 Fieldston Rd, Bronx 5710 Mosholu Ave, Bronx 5628 Fieldston Rd, Bronx 5622 Fieldston Rd, Bronx 5712 Mosholu Ave, Bronx 267 W 256th St, Bronx 5712 Faraday Ave, Bronx 5630 Fieldston Rd, Bronx 5714 Faraday Ave, Bronx 263 W 256th St, Bronx 5716 Mosholu Ave, Bronx 5720 Mosholu Ave, Bronx 5620 Fieldston Rd, Bronx 5700 Mosholu Ave, Bronx 5614 Fieldston Rd, Bronx

Nearby ZIP codes for 261 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY

07620, Bergen County, NJ 07632, Bergen County, NJ 07670, Bergen County, NJ 10033, New York City, NY 10034, New York City, NY 10040, New York City, NY 10453, New York City, NY 10457, New York City, NY 10458, New York City, NY 10460, New York City, NY 10463, New York City, NY 10466, New York City, NY 10467, New York City, NY 10468, New York City, NY 10469, New York City, NY 10470, New York City, NY 10701, Westchester County, NY 10703, Westchester County, NY 10704, Westchester County, NY 10705, Westchester County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 261 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471?

The development at 261 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 was built in 1987.

What is the total square footage of 261 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471?

261 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 has a total of 2,970 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 261 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471?

261 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 is currently assessed at $76,680.

What are the property taxes for 261 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471?

The property taxes for 261 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 total $14,081.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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