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5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 - Property report

Also known as: 5020 Rear Independence Ave

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Property type

Large Suburban Residence (A3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

33,790

Sale price

$4,325,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
5020 Independence Avenue
Alternate address(es)
5020 Rear Independence Ave
5020 Bingham Rd
ZIP code
10471
Neighborhood
Riverdale
Borough
Bronx
Block & lot
05940-0538

Owner

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Building
Property type
Large Suburban Residence (A3)
Building sq. ft.
6,072
Building dimensions
46 ft x 66 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Building material
Other
Exterior wall
Stucco
Basement
3
Sales
Sale date
09/30/2020
Sale price
$4,325,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$42,661
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)
Blackstone Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Henry Hudson Parkway
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
155.42 ft x 298.75 ft
Lot sq. ft.
33,790

Area overview

Walk score
57 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
64 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
30 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
10
Community district
8
Closest police station
1.12 Miles
Closest fire station
0.47 Miles

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Ownership information for 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/30/2020 $4,325,000 XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX
09/25/2007 $4,500,000 XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/27/2020 - R
10/22/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020102300826001)
XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
10/17/2020 - R
10/09/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020101300381001)
XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/09/2020 - R
09/30/2020 - D
Deed
(2020100100546001)
XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
05/10/2018 - R
05/08/2018 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2018051000060001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
04/18/2017 - R
03/23/2017 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2017041200456001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX
04/18/2017 - R
03/22/2017 - D
Agreement
(2017041200456002)
XXXXXX XXXX XXXX
04/18/2017 - R
02/23/2017 - D
Subordination of Mortgage
(2017041200456003)
XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
06/24/2013 - R
06/04/2013 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2013060600897001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
06/24/2013 - R
06/04/2013 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2013060600875001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX
04/16/2013 - R
02/11/2013 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013032200602001)
XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 5020 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
$42,661
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$6,120,000
Assessed value
$367,200

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 $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%
2020/21 $4,032,000 $241,920 $179,159 21.045% $37,704 $37,704 +2.26%
2019/20 $4,157,000 $249,420 $174,182 21.167% $36,869 $36,869 +6.24%
2018/19 $4,867,000 $292,020 $165,888 20.919% $34,702 $34,702 +7.57%
2017/18 $3,443,000 $206,580 $158,256 20.385% $32,260 $32,260 +8.09%
2016/17 $3,198,000 $191,880 $149,299 19.991% $29,846 $29,846 +2.23%

Permit information for 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY

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

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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NorthRiverdale, Fieldston, Riverdale residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Bronx median sale price

$352,500

13.7% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

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
Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.27
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
Fieldston Middle School NR No Private 6-8 390 0.73
Amber Charter School Kingsbridge 7 No Charter K-8 631 1.29
P.S. 37 Multiple Intelligence School 5 No Public K-8 456 1.35
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
Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy (Ms High School 141) 5 No Public 6-12 1,417 0.80
International Leadership Charter School NR No Charter 9-12 318 1.26
In Tech Academy Aka Ms High School 368 5 No Public 6-12 940 1.41
Bronx Theatre High School 5 No Public 9-12 276 1.49
New Visions Charter High School For Advanced Math 6 No Charter 9-12 460 1.49

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

The development at 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 has a total of 6,072 square feet.

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

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

What is the assessed value of 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 is currently assessed at $367,200.

What are the property taxes for 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

The property taxes for 5020 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 total $42,660.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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