| Primary address | 4970 Independence Avenue |
| Secondary address | 4970 Garage Blackstone Ave |
| Neighborhood | Riverdale |
| Zip code | 10471 |
| Borough | Bronx |
| Block & lot | 05940-0455 |
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| Purchase date | 12/21/2017 |
| Purchase price | $3,200,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $38,897 |
| Lot sqft | 35,700 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Miscellaneous One Family (A9)
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| Building sqft | 8,600 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 3 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Other |
| Exterior wall | Wood |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Frontage(s) | West 250 Street (narrow) Blackstone Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Independence Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 10 |
| Community district | 8 |
| Closest police station | 1.07 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.42 Miles |
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4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 was built in 1899 and has a total of 8,600 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $608,160, the tax amount paid for 4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 is $36,695. For the next year, the tax amount for 4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 is estimated at $38,897.
When was 4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 last sold and what was the last sale price?4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 was last sold in 12/21/2017 for $3,200,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2017 | $3,200,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 4970 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: | $36,696 |
| Estimated property tax: | $38,897 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $10,136,000 |
| Assessed value: | $608,160 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 4970 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 | $10,136,000 | $608,160 | $184,931 | 19.843% | $36,696 | $36,696 | +2.78% |
| 2024/25 | $8,506,000 | $510,360 | $177,763 | 20.085% | $35,704 | $35,704 | 0.00% |
| 2023/24 | $7,353,000 | $441,180 | $177,763 | 20.085% | $35,704 | $35,704 | +1.53% |
| 2022/23 | $6,177,000 | $370,620 | $173,154 | 20.309% | $35,166 | $35,166 | +7.84% |
| 2021/22 | $5,015,000 | $300,900 | $163,354 | 19.963% | $32,610 | $32,610 | +0.55% |
The complete history of permits filed for 4970 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) | 0.866 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Henry Hudson Pky W/W 249 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | BX7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.159 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 0.47 |
| St Margaret of Cortona School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 246 | 0.23 |
| St Margaret of Cortona School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 246 | 0.23 |
| Horace Mann School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,786 | 0.23 |
| Horace Mann School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,786 | 0.23 |
| 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 | 0.74 |
| St Margaret of Cortona School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 246 | 0.23 |
| Horace Mann School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,786 | 0.23 |
| Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.32 |
| Riverdale Country School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,168 | 0.53 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Yeshiva Of The Telshe Alumni | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 97 | 0.23 |
| Yeshiva Ohavei Torah Of Riverdale | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 81 | 0.23 |
| Horace Mann School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,786 | 0.23 |
| Riverdale Country School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,168 | 0.53 |
| Sar High School | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 536 | 0.68 |
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Here are the neighbors for 4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4941 Arlington Ave, Bronx | 18,128 | 11/15/1999 | |
| 5040 Independence Ave, Bronx | 17,000 | 05/06/1991 | |
| 4904 Independence Ave, Bronx | 8,732 | 05/17/1995 | |
| 5000 Independence Ave, Bronx | 7,471 | 08/11/2011 | $2,675,000 |
| 5211 Arlington Ave, Bronx | 1,704 | 01/23/2026 | $1,625,000 |
| 615 W 252nd St, Bronx | 1,800 | 07/15/1992 | |
| 5001 Arlington Ave, Bronx | 5,560 | 11/15/1999 | |
| 620 W 252nd St, Bronx | 5,041 | 04/05/2011 | $1,335,000 |
| 5035 Arlington Ave, Bronx | 3,929 | 12/16/2002 | $1,450,000 |
| 5025 Arlington Ave, Bronx | 6,590 | 07/07/2021 | $6,100,000 |
| 4925 Arlington Ave, Bronx | 3,710 | 09/12/2019 | $3,875,000 |
| 4900 Blackstone Ave, Bronx | 3,200 | 02/09/2022 | $1,950,000 |
| 4901 Arlington Ave, Bronx | 3,956 | 04/27/2023 | $2,325,000 |
| 4911 Arlington Ave, Bronx | 4,776 | 05/16/2022 | $3,200,000 |
| 5225-5235 Independence Ave, Bronx | 3,600 | 12/05/2012 | |
| 5247 Independence Ave, Bronx | 7,685 | 09/19/2025 | $2,800,000 |
| 5251 Independence Ave, Bronx | 5,220 | 03/03/2010 | $3,000,000 |
| 5261 Independence Ave, Bronx | 4,485 | 06/12/1991 | |
| 5020 Independence Ave, Bronx | 6,072 | 09/30/2020 | $4,325,000 |
| 5271 Independence Ave, Bronx | 4,452 | 12/23/2003 | $1,750,000 |