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5251 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 - Property report

Also known as: 5251 Independence Ave

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Property type

Large Suburban Residence (A3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

26,906

Sale price

$3,000,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
5251 Independence Avenue
ZIP code
10471
Neighborhood
Riverdale
Borough
Bronx
Block & lot
05939-0442

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Building
Property type
Large Suburban Residence (A3)
Building sq. ft.
5,220
Building dimensions
52 ft x 19 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Last altered
2011
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Wood
Basement
4
Garage type
Attached Garage
Sales
Sale date
03/03/2010
Sale price
$3,000,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$37,446
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)
Independence Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Henry Hudson Parkway
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
153.75 ft x 175 ft
Lot sq. ft.
26,906

Area overview

Walk score
56 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
64 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
21 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
10
Community district
8
Closest police station
1.29 Miles
Closest fire station
0.64 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 5251 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 5251 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/03/2010 $3,000,000 XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX, XXX XXXXXX XXXX, XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/12/2010 - R Initial UCC1
(2010030900029003)		 XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X X X
03/12/2010 - R
03/03/2010 - D		 Deed
(2010030900029002)		 XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
03/12/2010 - R
11/13/2009 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2010030900029001)		 XXXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXX X
08/01/2008 - R
06/16/2008 - D		 Deed
(2008071801076001)		 XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX
11/26/1990 - R Miscellaneous
(2970000795597)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
10/28/1988 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2490000731849)		 XXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX
04/03/1974 - R Mortgage
(37420024301374)		 XXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX
04/03/1974 - R Power of Attorney
(37420024301370)		 XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX X XXXXXX
04/03/1974 - R Deed
(37420024301368)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX X XXXX
07/13/1972 - R Mortgage
(37220018601810)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5251 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
$37,446
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$4,475,000
Assessed value
$268,500

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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 $3,714,000 $222,840 $188,712 19.843% $37,446 $37,446 -0.31%
2024/25 $3,117,000 $187,020 $187,020 20.085% $37,563 $37,563 +5.84%
2023/24 $3,292,000 $197,520 $176,698 20.085% $35,490 $35,490 +4.83%
2022/23 $3,228,000 $193,680 $166,696 20.309% $33,854 $33,854 +7.84%
2021/22 $2,621,000 $157,260 $157,260 19.963% $31,394 $31,394 -13.80%
2020/21 $2,885,000 $173,100 $173,056 21.045% $36,420 $36,420 +5.39%
2019/20 $2,721,000 $163,260 $163,260 21.167% $34,557 $34,557 -7.07%
2018/19 $3,186,000 $191,160 $177,762 20.919% $37,186 $37,186 +8.78%
2017/18 $2,795,000 $167,700 $167,700 20.385% $34,186 $34,186 -6.73%
2016/17 $3,288,000 $197,280 $183,336 19.991% $36,651 $36,651 +2.23%
Permits

Permit information for 5251 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/27/2017 Alteration type 2
09/02/2011 Alteration type 2
09/02/2011 Alteration type 2
01/14/2011 Alteration type 2
01/14/2011 Alteration type 2

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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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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Broadway & 242nd St at NW Corner
Station lines
1
Distance (miles)
1.031
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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 0.34
Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.11
Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.11
Horace Mann School NR No Private PK-12 1,786 0.38
Horace Mann School NR No Private PK-12 1,786 0.38
St Margaret of Cortona School NR No Private PK-8 246 0.38
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 0.95
Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.11
Horace Mann School NR No Private PK-12 1,786 0.38
St Margaret of Cortona School NR No Private PK-8 246 0.38
Riverdale Country School NR No Private PK-12 1,168 0.55
St Margaret Of Cortona School NR No Private PK, K-8 281 0.63
PEARLS Hawthorne 9 No Public PK, K-8 781 1.33
Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School 5 No Public PK, K-8 608 1.36
Amber Charter School Kingsbridge 7 No Charter K-8 631 1.45
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 0.38
Horace Mann School NR No Private PK-12 1,786 0.38
Yeshiva Of The Telshe Alumni NR No Private 9-12 97 0.38
Sar High School NR No Private 9-12 536 0.51
Riverdale Country School NR No Private PK-12 1,168 0.55
Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy (Ms High School 141) 5 No Public 6-12 1,417 0.95
International Leadership Charter School NR No Charter 9-12 318 1.43
In Tech Academy Aka Ms High School 368 5 No Public 6-12 940 1.56
English Language Learners And International Suppor 3 No Public 9-12 216 1.65
Bronx School Of Law And Finance 2 No Public 9-12 348 1.65

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Neighbors for 5251 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY

5297 Independence Ave, Bronx 5260 Sycamore Ave, Bronx 4904 Independence Ave, Bronx 4941 Arlington Ave, Bronx 5291 Independence Ave, Bronx 5294 Sycamore Ave, Bronx 5001 Arlington Ave, Bronx 5281 Independence Ave, Bronx 5286 Sycamore Ave, Bronx 5247 Independence Ave, Bronx 5225-5235 Independence Ave, Bronx 4911 Arlington Ave, Bronx 4901 Arlington Ave, Bronx 4900 Blackstone Ave, Bronx 4925 Arlington Ave, Bronx 5288 Sycamore Ave, Bronx 4970 Independence Ave, Bronx 5261 Independence Ave, Bronx 5271 Independence Ave, Bronx 5270 Sycamore Ave, Bronx

Nearby ZIP codes for 5251 Independence Avenue, 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 5251 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

The development at 5251 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 5251 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

5251 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 has a total of 5,220 square feet.

When was 5251 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 last sold and what was the sale price?

5251 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 was last sold on 03/03/2010 for $3,000,000.

What is the assessed value of 5251 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

5251 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 is currently assessed at $268,500.

What are the property taxes for 5251 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

The property taxes for 5251 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 total $37,446.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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