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5247 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 - Property report

Also known as: 5247 Independence Ave

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Property type

Large Suburban Residence (A3)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

26,550

Sale price

$2,800,000

General information

Address

Primary address

5247 Independence Avenue

ZIP code

10471

Neighborhood

Riverdale

Borough

Bronx

Block & lot

05939-0450

Building

Property type

Large Suburban Residence (A3)

Building sq. ft.

7,685

Building dimensions

42 ft x 43 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1920

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Stucco

Basement

Sales

Sale date

09/19/2025

Sale price

$2,800,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$36,476

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)

Nearest wide street

Henry Hudson Parkway

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

150 ft x 180 ft

Lot sq. ft.

26,550

Area overview

Walk score

53 /100. Somewhat Walkable

Transit score

64 /100. Good Transit

Bike score

22 /100. Somewhat Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.26 Miles

Closest fire station

0.61 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 5247 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 5247 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
09/19/2025	$2,800,000	XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX-XX-X XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
01/09/2026 - R 09/19/2025 - D	Mortgage (2025100100671002)	XXX XXXXX XXXX XXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
01/09/2026 - R 09/19/2025 - D	Deed (2025100100671001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX
11/08/2024 - R 10/04/2024 - D	Deed (2024102300683001)	XXXX XXXX X	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/08/2024 - R 05/06/2024 - D	Power of Attorney (2024102300683002)	XXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
07/19/2007 - R 07/09/2007 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2007071200677001)	XXXX XXXX X	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
09/29/2006 - R 09/07/2006 - D	Agreement (2006092100074003)	XXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
09/29/2006 - R 09/07/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006092100074002)	XXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
09/29/2006 - R 07/24/2006 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2006092100074001)	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XX X
08/25/1998 - R	Agreement (2530006234653)	XXXX XXXX X	XXXXXXXX XX
08/25/1998 - R	Mortgage (2010006232901)	XXXX XXXX X	XXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5247 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

$36,476

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$8,143,000

Assessed value

$488,580

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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	$8,827,000	$529,620	$179,712	19.843%	$35,660	$35,660	-1.20%
2024/25	$7,408,000	$444,480	$179,712	20.085%	$36,095	$36,095	+4.41%
2023/24	$6,405,000	$384,300	$172,118	20.085%	$34,570	$34,570	+4.83%
2022/23	$5,381,000	$322,860	$162,377	20.309%	$32,977	$32,977	+7.84%
2021/22	$4,369,000	$262,140	$153,187	19.963%	$30,581	$30,581	-2.97%
2020/21	$4,827,000	$289,620	$149,760	21.045%	$31,517	$31,517	-0.58%
2019/20	$4,280,000	$256,800	$149,760	21.167%	$31,700	$31,700	+5.65%
2018/19	$3,338,000	$200,280	$143,432	20.919%	$30,005	$30,005	+8.78%
2017/18	$2,612,000	$156,720	$135,314	20.385%	$27,584	$27,584	+8.09%
2016/17	$2,808,000	$168,480	$127,656	19.991%	$25,520	$25,520	+4.57%

Permits

Permit information for 5247 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

NorthRiverdale, Fieldston, Riverdale residential market stats

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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)

1.012

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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	0.36
Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.14
Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.14
Horace Mann School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,786	0.36
Horace Mann School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,786	0.36
St Margaret of Cortona School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	246	0.36

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	0.92
Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.14
Horace Mann School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,786	0.36
St Margaret of Cortona School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	246	0.36
Riverdale Country School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,168	0.55
St Margaret Of Cortona School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	281	0.65
PEARLS Hawthorne	9	No	Public	PK, K-8	781	1.36
Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	608	1.38
Amber Charter School Kingsbridge	7	No	Charter	K-8	631	1.42

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	0.36
Horace Mann School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,786	0.36
Yeshiva Of The Telshe Alumni	NR	No	Private	9-12	97	0.36
Sar High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	536	0.53
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	0.92
International Leadership Charter School	NR	No	Charter	9-12	318	1.40
In Tech Academy Aka Ms High School 368	5	No	Public	6-12	940	1.54
Marble Hill High School of International Studies	7	No	Public	9-12	415	1.62
Bronx School Of Law And Finance	2	No	Public	9-12	348	1.62

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5247 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

The development at 5247 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 5247 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

5247 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 has a total of 7,685 square feet.

When was 5247 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 last sold and what was the sale price?

5247 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 was last sold on 09/19/2025 for $2,800,000.

What is the assessed value of 5247 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

5247 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 is currently assessed at $488,580.

What are the property taxes for 5247 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

The property taxes for 5247 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 total $36,476.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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