| Primary address | 261 West 256th Street |
| Neighborhood | North Riverdale |
| Zip code | 10471 |
| Borough | Bronx |
| Block & lot | 05854-2186 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $14,081 |
| Lot sqft | 5,074 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Brick (B1) |
| Building sqft | 2,970 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Conventional |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1987 |
| Frontage(s) | West 256 Street (narrow) Valles Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Mosholu Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 10 |
| Community district | 8 |
| Closest police station | 1.40 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.90 Miles |
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261 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 was built in 1987 and has a total of 2,970 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 261 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $84,360, the tax amount paid for 261 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 is $13,284. For the next year, the tax amount for 261 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 is estimated at $14,081.
When was 261 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 last sold?261 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 was last sold in 03/14/1984.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 261 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $13,284 |
| Estimated property tax: | $14,081 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,406,000 |
| Assessed value: | $84,360 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 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 | $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% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Station lines | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.962 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Broadway/Mosholu Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | BX9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.157 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| 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 |
| St Margaret of Cortona School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 246 | 0.60 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Riverdale Country School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,168 | 0.31 |
| Sar High School | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 536 | 0.35 |
| Yeshiva Of The Telshe Alumni | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 97 | 0.60 |
| Horace Mann School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,786 | 0.60 |
| Yeshiva Ohavei Torah Of Riverdale | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 81 | 0.60 |
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Here are the neighbors for 261 West 256th Street, Bronx, NY 10471.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5706 Mosholu Ave, Bronx | 6,222 | 09/13/2000 | |
| 5626 Fieldston Rd, Bronx | 1,760 | 01/24/1996 | |
| 5624 Fieldston Rd, Bronx | 1,760 | 05/25/2023 | $10 |
| 5618 Fieldston Rd, Bronx | 1,760 | 03/02/2021 | $700,000 |
| 5701 Faraday Ave, Bronx | 2,374 | 03/14/2000 | |
| 5710 Fieldston Rd, Bronx | 1,547 | 09/09/1983 | |
| 5710 Mosholu Ave, Bronx | 1,513 | 06/27/2024 | $950,000 |
| 5628 Fieldston Rd, Bronx | 1,760 | 03/07/2023 | |
| 5622 Fieldston Rd, Bronx | 1,760 | 09/25/2020 | $835,500 |
| 5712 Mosholu Ave, Bronx | 1,513 | 11/30/2012 | |
| 267 W 256th St, Bronx | 3,580 | 04/16/1987 | |
| 5712 Faraday Ave, Bronx | 2,396 | 12/08/1994 | |
| 5630 Fieldston Rd, Bronx | 1,760 | 07/09/2007 | $649,760 |
| 5714 Faraday Ave, Bronx | 2,396 | 05/31/2018 | $875,000 |
| 263 W 256th St, Bronx | 2,970 | ||
| 5716 Mosholu Ave, Bronx | 3,016 | 06/22/2016 | $851,000 |
| 5720 Mosholu Ave, Bronx | 8,190 | 10/20/2014 | $1,394,000 |
| 5620 Fieldston Rd, Bronx | 1,760 | 07/10/2012 | |
| 5700 Mosholu Ave, Bronx | 3,750 | 12/12/2016 | $1,805,000 |
| 5614 Fieldston Rd, Bronx | 2,984 | 08/03/2007 | $860,000 |
