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5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 - Property report

Also known as: 5281 Independence Ave

Property image for 5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471

Property type

Mansion Type or Town House (A7)

Year built

1965

Lot sq. ft.

22,094

Sale price

$900,000

General information

Address

Primary address

5281 Independence Avenue

ZIP code

10471

Neighborhood

Riverdale

Borough

Bronx

Block & lot

05939-0425

Building

Property type

Mansion Type or Town House (A7)

Building sq. ft.

1,820

Building dimensions

47.67 ft x 63 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1965

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Wood

Basement

Garage type

Attached Garage

Sales

Sale date

08/17/2005

Sale price

$900,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$20,762

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Independence Avenue (narrow)
Sycamore Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Riverdale Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

79 ft x 217.17 ft

Lot sq. ft.

22,094

Area overview

Walk score

56 /100. Somewhat Walkable

Transit score

64 /100. Good Transit

Bike score

21 /100. Somewhat Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.35 Miles

Closest fire station

0.70 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
08/17/2005	$900,000	XXXXX, X. XXXXXXXX	XXXXX, XX. , X. XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
03/06/2018 - R 02/28/2018 - D	Deed (2018030100223002)	XXXXX XX X XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X
03/06/2018 - R 01/23/2012 - D	Correction Deed (2018030100223001)	XXXXX XX X XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX X XXXXX XX XXXXXXX
07/17/2012 - R 01/23/2012 - D	Deed (2012020700974001)	XXXXX XX X XXXXXXXX	X XXXXXXXX XXXXX X X XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
09/01/2005 - R 08/17/2005 - D	Deed (2005082401801001)	XXXXX XX X XXXXXXXX	XXXXX X XXXXXXXX
01/18/1995 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2510004582851)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX
10/21/1994 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2640004518564)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
08/05/1994 - R	Deed (2140004371714)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX
11/26/1990 - R	Miscellaneous (2970000795597)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
12/17/1984 - R	Mortgage (2390000607839)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
08/01/1980 - R	Deed (38020042301432)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5281 Independence Avenue, 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

$20,762

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,890,000

Assessed value

$113,400

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,742,000	$104,520	$98,707	19.843%	$19,586	$19,586	+4.72%
2024/25	$1,552,000	$93,120	$93,120	20.085%	$18,703	$18,703	-13.20%
2023/24	$1,788,000	$107,280	$107,280	20.085%	$21,547	$21,547	-6.09%
2022/23	$1,883,000	$112,980	$112,980	20.309%	$22,945	$22,945	+0.55%
2021/22	$1,977,000	$118,620	$114,307	19.963%	$22,819	$22,819	-4.50%
2020/21	$2,184,000	$131,040	$113,544	21.045%	$23,895	$23,895	-0.49%
2019/20	$2,252,000	$135,120	$113,449	21.167%	$24,014	$24,014	+7.26%
2018/19	$2,637,000	$158,220	$107,028	20.919%	$22,389	$22,389	+8.78%
2017/18	$2,070,000	$124,200	$100,970	20.385%	$20,583	$20,583	+8.09%
2016/17	$2,129,000	$127,740	$95,256	19.991%	$19,043	$19,043	+2.92%

Permits

Permit information for 5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
10/25/1994	Alteration type 2
10/25/1994	Alteration type 2
10/25/1994	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

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

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Broadway & 242nd St at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

1.078

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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	0.32
Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.06
Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.06
Horace Mann School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,786	0.43
Horace Mann School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,786	0.43
St Margaret of Cortona School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	246	0.43

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	1.01
Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.06
Horace Mann School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,786	0.43
St Margaret of Cortona School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	246	0.43
Riverdale Country School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,168	0.57
St Margaret Of Cortona School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	281	0.58
PEARLS Hawthorne	9	No	Public	PK, K-8	781	1.27
Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	608	1.32
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Microsociety School	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	568	1.48
Amber Charter School Kingsbridge	7	No	Charter	K-8	631	1.51

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Yeshiva Ohavei Torah Of Riverdale	NR	No	Private	9-12	81	0.43
Horace Mann School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,786	0.43
Yeshiva Of The Telshe Alumni	NR	No	Private	9-12	97	0.43
Sar High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	536	0.46
Riverdale Country School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,168	0.57
Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy (Ms High School 141)	5	No	Public	6-12	1,417	1.01
International Leadership Charter School	NR	No	Charter	9-12	318	1.49
In Tech Academy Aka Ms High School 368	5	No	Public	6-12	940	1.63
Bronx Theatre High School	5	No	Public	9-12	276	1.71
Bronx School Of Law And Finance	2	No	Public	9-12	348	1.71

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

The development at 5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 was built in 1965.

What is the total square footage of 5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 has a total of 1,820 square feet.

When was 5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 last sold and what was the sale price?

5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 was last sold on 08/17/2005 for $900,000.

What is the assessed value of 5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 is currently assessed at $113,400.

What are the property taxes for 5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

The property taxes for 5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 total $20,761.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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