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240 West 259th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 - Property report

Also known as: 240 W 259th St

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Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

3,660

Sale price

$130,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
240 West 259th Street
ZIP code
10471
Neighborhood
North Riverdale
Borough
Bronx
Block & lot
05857-0345

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sq. ft.
1,464
Building dimensions
15 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1930
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
06/30/2009
Sale price
$130,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,233
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
West 259 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Broadway
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
33.25 ft x 110.08 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,660

Area overview

Walk score
89 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
68 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
52 /100.  Bikeable
School district
10
Community district
8
Closest police station
1.56 Miles
Closest fire station
1.06 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 240 West 259th Street, Bronx, NY

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 240 West 259th Street, Bronx, NY 10471

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/30/2009 $130,000 XXX, XXXXXXX X XXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/24/2015 - R
06/24/2015 - D		 Agreement
(2015071001061002)		 XXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
07/24/2015 - R
06/24/2015 - D		 Mortgage
(2015071001061001)		 XXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/03/2009 - R
07/16/2009 - D		 Agreement
(2009082501352003)		 XXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
09/03/2009 - R
07/16/2009 - D		 Mortgage
(2009082501352002)		 XXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
09/03/2009 - R
06/30/2009 - D		 Deed
(2009082501352001)		 XXX XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXX X
09/03/2009 - R
03/25/2009 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2009082501352004)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/31/1995 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(2460004896946)		 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/18/1990 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2250000777925)		 XXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX
01/08/1990 - R Mortgage
(2060000769406)		 XXX XXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/17/1985 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2190000620819)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 240 West 259th 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
$3,233
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$893,000
Assessed value
$53,580

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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 $844,000 $50,640 $17,849 19.843% $7,647 $3,542 -49.64%
2024/25 $931,000 $55,860 $35,018 20.085% $7,303 $7,033 +6.43%
2023/24 $911,000 $54,660 $32,901 20.085% $6,889 $6,608 -0.92%
2022/23 $924,000 $55,440 $32,841 20.309% $6,966 $6,670 +2.48%
2021/22 $799,000 $47,940 $32,602 19.963% $6,796 $6,508 +0.71%
2020/21 $858,000 $51,480 $30,706 21.045% $6,759 $6,462 +5.64%
2019/20 $841,000 $50,460 $28,898 21.167% $6,413 $6,117 +7.80%
2018/19 $705,000 $42,300 $27,124 20.919% $5,979 $5,674 +2.66%
2017/18 $683,000 $40,980 $27,114 20.385% $5,827 $5,527 +3.10%
2016/17 $571,000 $34,260 $26,818 19.991% $5,671 $5,361 +8.87%
Permits

Permit information for 240 West 259th Street, Bronx, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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)
1.107
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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 0.39
St Margaret Of Cortona School NR No Private PK, K-8 281 0.28
St Margaret Of Cortona School NR No Private PK, K-8 281 0.28
Riverdale Country School NR No Private PK-12 1,168 0.47
Riverdale Country School NR No Private PK-12 1,168 0.47
Eyes Ears Of The World NR No Private PK-1 16 0.63
Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School 5 No Public PK, K-8 608 0.66
Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School 5 No Public PK, K-8 608 0.66
Montessori School 27 7 No Public PK, K-6 333 0.75
Montessori School 27 7 No Public PK, K-6 333 0.75
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 1.51
St Margaret Of Cortona School NR No Private PK, K-8 281 0.28
Riverdale Country School NR No Private PK-12 1,168 0.47
Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.66
Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School 5 No Public PK, K-8 608 0.66
Horace Mann School NR No Private PK-12 1,786 0.76
St Margaret of Cortona School NR No Private PK-8 246 0.76
PEARLS Hawthorne 9 No Public PK, K-8 781 0.97
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Microsociety School 5 No Public PK, K-8 568 1.12
Cesar E Chavez School 4 No Public PK, K-8 563 1.38
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sar High School NR No Private 9-12 536 0.34
Riverdale Country School NR No Private PK-12 1,168 0.47
Horace Mann School NR No Private PK-12 1,786 0.76
Yeshiva Ohavei Torah Of Riverdale NR No Private 9-12 81 0.76
Yeshiva Of The Telshe Alumni NR No Private 9-12 97 0.76
Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy (Ms High School 141) 5 No Public 6-12 1,417 1.51
Yonkers High School 6 No Public 9-12 1,060 1.55
Lincoln High School 4 No Public 9-12 1,103 1.70
World View High School 5 No Public 9-12 632 1.81
Bronx Collaborative High School 2 No Public 9-12 444 1.81

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Neighbors for 240 West 259th Street, Bronx, NY

236 W 259th St, Bronx 5731 Post Rd, Bronx 5783 Mosholu Ave, Bronx 5714 Post Rd, Bronx 5807 Mosholu Ave, Bronx 5738 Post Rd, Bronx 5734 Post Rd, Bronx 5732 Post Rd, Bronx 5730 Post Rd, Bronx 5735 Post Rd, Bronx 5715 Post Rd, Bronx 5785 Mosholu Ave, Bronx 232 W 259th St, Bronx 228 W 259th St, Bronx 5736 Post Rd, Bronx 5716 Post Rd, Bronx 244 W 259th St, Bronx 6485 Broadway, Bronx 224 W 259th St, Bronx 5741 Post Rd, Bronx

Nearby ZIP codes for 240 West 259th 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 240 West 259th Street, Bronx, NY 10471?

The development at 240 West 259th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 240 West 259th Street, Bronx, NY 10471?

240 West 259th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 has a total of 1,464 square feet.

When was 240 West 259th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 last sold and what was the sale price?

240 West 259th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 was last sold on 06/30/2009 for $130,000.

What is the assessed value of 240 West 259th Street, Bronx, NY 10471?

240 West 259th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 is currently assessed at $53,580.

What are the property taxes for 240 West 259th Street, Bronx, NY 10471?

The property taxes for 240 West 259th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 total $3,233.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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