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5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 Property Information

5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5020 Independence Avenue
Secondary address 5020 Rear Independence Ave
Neighborhood Riverdale
Zip code 10471
Borough Bronx
Block & lot 05940-0538

Sales & Tax Overview for 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx

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Purchase date 09/30/2020
Purchase price $4,325,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx

Lot sq. ft. 33,790
Lot dimensions 155.42 ft x 298.75 ft
Property type Large Suburban Residence (A3)
Building sqft 6,072
Building dimensions 46 ft x 66 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Other
Exterior wall Stucco
Basement type Part
Year built 1899
Frontage Blackstone Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street Riverdale Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 1
Residential sqft

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School district 10
Community district 8
Closest police station 1.12 Miles
Closest fire station 0.47 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 5020 Rear Independence Ave, Bronx, NY 10471

About 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 was built in 1899 and has a total of 6,072 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $367,200, the tax amount paid for 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 is $42,660.

When was 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 was last sold in 09/30/2020 for $4,325,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx

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Past Sales & Property History for 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/30/2020 $4,325,000
09/25/2007 $4,500,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/27/2020 - R
10/22/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020102300826001)
10/17/2020 - R
10/09/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020101300381001)
10/09/2020 - R
09/30/2020 - D
Deed
(2020100100546001)
05/10/2018 - R
05/08/2018 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2018051000060001)
04/18/2017 - R
03/23/2017 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2017041200456001)
04/18/2017 - R
03/22/2017 - D
Agreement
(2017041200456002)
04/18/2017 - R
02/23/2017 - D
Subordination of Mortgage
(2017041200456003)
06/24/2013 - R
06/04/2013 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2013060600897001)
06/24/2013 - R
06/04/2013 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2013060600875001)
04/16/2013 - R
02/11/2013 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013032200602001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $42,661
Tax assessor's market value: $6,120,000
Assessed value: $367,200

Assessment History for 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $5,527,000 $331,620 $214,991 19.843% $42,661 $42,661 +1.62%
2024/25 $4,638,000 $278,280 $209,018 20.085% $41,981 $41,981 +5.00%
2023/24 $4,010,000 $240,600 $199,066 20.085% $39,982 $39,982 +3.67%
2022/23 $3,947,000 $236,820 $189,907 20.309% $38,568 $38,568 +7.83%
2021/22 $3,650,000 $219,000 $179,159 19.963% $35,766 $35,766 -5.14%

Permits for 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/23/2021 Alteration
08/22/2021 Alteration
05/21/2021 Alteration
05/12/2021 Alteration
03/10/2021 Alteration
12/03/2020 Alteration type 2
06/13/1991 Alteration type 1
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Riverdale Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$360,000
-7.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$568
-6.3% YoY
Bronx Median Sale Price
$345,000
0% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Broadway & 242nd St at NW Corner
Station lines 1
Distance (miles) 0.895
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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 0.42
St Margaret of Cortona School NR No Private PK-8 246 0.25
St Margaret of Cortona School NR No Private PK-8 246 0.25
Horace Mann School NR No Private PK-12 1,786 0.25
Horace Mann School NR No Private PK-12 1,786 0.25

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 0.80
St Margaret of Cortona School NR No Private PK-8 246 0.25
Horace Mann School NR No Private PK-12 1,786 0.25
Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.27
Riverdale Country School NR No Private PK-12 1,168 0.51

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yeshiva Of The Telshe Alumni NR No Private 9-12 97 0.25
Yeshiva Ohavei Torah Of Riverdale NR No Private 9-12 81 0.25
Horace Mann School NR No Private PK-12 1,786 0.25
Riverdale Country School NR No Private PK-12 1,168 0.51
Sar High School NR No Private 9-12 536 0.62

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Neighbors for 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx

Here are the neighbors for 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5242 Blackstone Ave, Bronx 4,000 10/01/1997
5040 Independence Ave, Bronx 17,000 05/06/1991
5244 Blackstone Ave, Bronx 4,000 09/05/2023 $2,700,000
4941 Arlington Ave, Bronx 18,128 11/15/1999
4904 Independence Ave, Bronx 8,732 05/17/1995
5211 Arlington Ave, Bronx 1,704 01/23/2026 $1,625,000
615 W 252nd St, Bronx 1,800 07/15/1992
5000 Independence Ave, Bronx 7,471 08/11/2011 $2,675,000
620 W 252nd St, Bronx 5,041 04/05/2011 $1,335,000
5001 Arlington Ave, Bronx 5,560 11/15/1999
5035 Arlington Ave, Bronx 3,929 12/16/2002 $1,450,000
625 W 252nd St, Bronx 1,560 11/18/1996
5240 Blackstone Ave, Bronx 3,701 07/25/1996
5234 Blackstone Ave, Bronx 3,250 08/27/2014 $2,000,000
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
4970 Independence Ave, Bronx 8,600 12/21/2017 $3,200,000
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