| Primary address | 5281 Independence Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Riverdale |
| Zip code | 10471 |
| Borough | Bronx |
| Block & lot | 05939-0425 |
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| Purchase date | 08/17/2005 |
| Purchase price | $900,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $20,761 |
| Lot sqft | 22,094 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Mansion Type or Town House (A7) |
| Building sqft | 1,820 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Structure type | Unique |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Wood |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Attached garage |
| Year built | 1965 |
| Frontage(s) | 2000 CB Boundary (narrow) Independence Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Riverdale Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 10 |
| Community district | 8 |
| Closest police station | 1.35 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.70 Miles |
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5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 was built in 1965 and has a total of 1,820 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $104,520, the tax amount paid for 5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 is $19,586. For the next year, the tax amount for 5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 is estimated at $20,761.
When was 5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 last sold?5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 was last sold in 02/28/2018.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2005 | $900,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $19,586 |
| Estimated property tax: | $20,761 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,742,000 |
| Assessed value: | $104,520 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5281 Independence Avenue, 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 | $1,742,000 | $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% |
The complete history of permits filed for 5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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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) | 1.078 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Riverdale Av/W 254 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | BX10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.254 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| 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 |
| St Margaret of Cortona School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 246 | 0.43 |
| St Margaret of Cortona School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 246 | 0.43 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| St Margaret of Cortona School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 246 | 0.43 |
| Horace Mann School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,786 | 0.43 |
| Riverdale Country School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,168 | 0.57 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Yeshiva Ohavei Torah Of Riverdale | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 81 | 0.43 |
| Yeshiva Of The Telshe Alumni | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 97 | 0.43 |
| Horace Mann School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,786 | 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 |
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Here are the neighbors for 5281 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5297 Independence Ave, Bronx | 5,869 | 06/15/2016 | $3,995,000 |
| 5260 Sycamore Ave, Bronx | 4,800 | 01/12/1987 | |
| 4904 Independence Ave, Bronx | 8,732 | 05/17/1995 | |
| 5291 Independence Ave, Bronx | 5,354 | 07/27/2018 | $4,200,000 |
| 5294 Sycamore Ave, Bronx | 2,813 | 05/24/2017 | $2,320,000 |
| 5220 Sycamore Ave, Bronx | 4,320 | 12/15/2022 | |
| 5286 Sycamore Ave, Bronx | 2,344 | 03/25/2015 | |
| 5200 Sycamore Ave, Bronx | 3,300 | 03/08/2024 | |
| 5247 Independence Ave, Bronx | 7,685 | 09/19/2025 | $2,800,000 |
| 5225-5235 Independence Ave, Bronx | 3,600 | 12/05/2012 | |
| 4911 Arlington Ave, Bronx | 4,776 | 05/16/2022 | $3,200,000 |
| 4901 Arlington Ave, Bronx | 3,956 | 04/27/2023 | $2,325,000 |
| 4900 Blackstone Ave, Bronx | 3,200 | 02/09/2022 | $1,950,000 |
| 4925 Arlington Ave, Bronx | 3,710 | 09/12/2019 | $3,875,000 |
| 5288 Sycamore Ave, Bronx | 3,154 | 06/08/2012 | $1,287,500 |
| 5261 Independence Ave, Bronx | 4,485 | 06/12/1991 | |
| 5251 Independence Ave, Bronx | 5,220 | 03/03/2010 | $3,000,000 |
| 5205 Sycamore Ave, Bronx | 2,996 | 08/05/2009 | $1,550,500 |
| 5271 Independence Ave, Bronx | 4,452 | 12/23/2003 | $1,750,000 |
| 5270 Sycamore Ave, Bronx | 3,326 | 07/03/2007 |