| Primary address | 261 West 259th Street |
| Neighborhood | North Riverdale |
| Zip code | 10471 |
| Borough | Bronx |
| Block & lot | 05866-0459 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $2,763 |
| Lot sqft | 1,890 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1) |
| Building sqft | 1,100 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Conventional |
| Building material | C block + brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Year built | 1960 |
| Frontage(s) | West 259 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Mosholu Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 10 |
| Community district | 8 |
| Closest police station | 1.59 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 1.08 Miles |
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261 West 259th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 was built in 1960 and has a total of 1,100 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 261 West 259th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $36,540, the tax amount paid for 261 West 259th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 is $2,561. For the next year, the tax amount for 261 West 259th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 is estimated at $2,763.
When was 261 West 259th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 last sold?261 West 259th Street, Bronx, NY 10471 was last sold in 01/26/2005.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 261 West 259th 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: | $2,561 |
| Estimated property tax: | $2,763 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $609,000 |
| Assessed value: | $36,540 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 West 259th 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 | $609,000 | $36,540 | $12,908 | 19.843% | $6,742 | $2,561 | +3.79% |
| 2024/25 | $582,000 | $34,920 | $12,287 | 20.085% | $6,438 | $2,468 | +8.54% |
| 2023/24 | $634,000 | $38,040 | $11,320 | 20.085% | $6,074 | $2,274 | -2.40% |
| 2022/23 | $668,000 | $40,080 | $11,470 | 20.309% | $6,141 | $2,329 | +0.36% |
| 2021/22 | $627,000 | $37,620 | $11,626 | 19.963% | $5,991 | $2,321 | +1.40% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Station lines | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 1.143 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Broadway/W 260 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | BX9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.135 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 0.37 |
| St Margaret Of Cortona School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 281 | 0.23 |
| St Margaret Of Cortona School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 281 | 0.23 |
| Riverdale Country School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,168 | 0.49 |
| Riverdale Country School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,168 | 0.49 |
| 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 | 1.52 |
| St Margaret Of Cortona School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 281 | 0.23 |
| Riverdale Country School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,168 | 0.49 |
| Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.63 |
| Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 608 | 0.66 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Sar High School | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 536 | 0.30 |
| Riverdale Country School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,168 | 0.49 |
| Yeshiva Ohavei Torah Of Riverdale | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 81 | 0.77 |
| Yeshiva Of The Telshe Alumni | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 97 | 0.77 |
| Horace Mann School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,786 | 0.77 |
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Here are the neighbors for 261 West 259th Street, Bronx, NY 10471.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 267 W 259th St, Bronx | 2,160 | 09/24/2014 | $384,000 |
| 5930 Fieldston Rd, Bronx | 2,052 | 08/26/2002 | |
| 250 W 260th St, Bronx | 1,584 | 11/09/2023 | $35,000 |
| 260 W 260th St, Bronx | 2,275 | 04/19/2023 | |
| 269 W 259th St, Bronx | 1,107 | 12/16/2022 | $590,000 |
| 312 W 260th St, Bronx | 2,416 | 03/08/1983 | |
| 5911 Huxley Ave, Bronx | 2,150 | 09/11/1990 | |
| 5914 Spencer Ave, Bronx | 3,750 | 11/16/1999 | |
| 5920 Fieldston Rd, Bronx | 1,916 | 04/05/2007 | $79,500 |
| 5924 Fieldston Rd, Bronx | 2,035 | 02/08/1983 | |
| 5905 Huxley Ave, Bronx | 1,404 | 06/01/2018 | $313,326 |
| 5912 Fieldston Rd, Bronx | 11/22/2017 | $250,000 | |
| 5934 Fieldston Rd, Bronx | 1,880 | 12/18/2000 | |
| 259 W 259th St, Bronx | 2,174 | 09/30/2015 | $800,000 |
| 5915 Huxley Ave, Bronx | 3,245 | 01/19/2018 | |
| 5926 Spencer Ave, Bronx | 2,222 | 12/05/2025 | $750,000 |
| 5910 Fieldston Rd, Bronx | 3,313 | 11/22/2017 | $900,000 |
| 5928 Fieldston Rd, Bronx | 2,145 | 02/01/2016 | $795,000 |
| 256 W 260th St, Bronx | 2,402 | 04/24/2023 | $785,000 |
| 5930 Spencer Ave, Bronx | 3,780 | 11/08/2024 | $1,525,000 |
