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5040 Independence Avenue, Bronx
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$5,850,000
5040 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 Property Information
5040 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 5040 Independence Avenue |
| Secondary address | 630 W 252nd St |
| Neighborhood | Riverdale |
| Zip code | 10471 |
| Borough | Bronx |
| Block & lot | 05940-0539 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 5040 Independence Avenue, Bronx
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $57,085 |
Lot & Building Information for 5040 Independence Avenue, Bronx
| Lot sqft | 52,271 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Mansion Type or Town House (A7)
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| Building sqft | 17,000 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Unique |
| Building material | Other |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Year last altered | 1995 |
| Frontage(s) | Blackstone Avenue (narrow) Independence Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Riverdale Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
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| School district | 10 |
| Community district | 8 |
| Closest police station | 1.14 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.50 Miles |
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Alternate Addresses
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- 630 W 252nd St, Bronx, NY 10471
- 630 Garage W 252nd St, Bronx, NY 10471
- 5040 Garage Independence Ave, Bronx, NY 10471
About 5040 Independence Avenue, Bronx
What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5040 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?
5040 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 was built in 1899 and has a total of 17,000 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 5040 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,036,200, the tax amount paid for 5040 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 is $53,854. For the next year, the tax amount for 5040 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 is estimated at $57,085.
When was 5040 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 last sold?5040 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 was last sold in 05/06/1991.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s). There are 1 active listings at this address.
Ownership Information for 5040 Independence Avenue, Bronx
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Homes for Sale in 5040 Independence Avenue, Bronx
$5,850,000
$332/sqft
| Listing date | 05/14/2026 |
|---|---|
| Rooms | 20 |
| Bedrooms | 9 |
| Bathrooms | 7.5 |
| Square feet | 17,620 |
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Listing Price History
| Date | Price | Price/sqft |
|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2026 | $5,850,000 | $332 |
| 05/16/2025 | $6,450,000 | $366 |
Active Listings For This Property:
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Past Sales & Property History for 5040 Independence Avenue, Bronx
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Title Documents for 5040 Independence Avenue, Bronx
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Property Taxes for 5040 Independence Avenue, Bronx
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $53,855 |
| Estimated property tax: | $57,085 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $17,270,000 |
| Assessed value: | $1,036,200 |
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Assessment History for 5040 Independence Avenue, Bronx
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5040 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $17,270,000 | $1,036,200 | $271,404 | 19.843% | $53,855 | $53,855 | +4.01% |
| 2024/25 | $14,493,000 | $869,580 | $257,789 | 20.085% | $51,777 | $51,777 | +4.86% |
| 2023/24 | $12,531,000 | $751,860 | $245,845 | 20.085% | $49,378 | $49,378 | -1.10% |
| 2022/23 | $10,527,000 | $631,620 | $245,845 | 20.309% | $49,929 | $49,929 | +4.32% |
| 2021/22 | $8,547,000 | $512,820 | $239,740 | 19.963% | $47,859 | $47,859 | +0.55% |
Permits for 5040 Independence Avenue, Bronx
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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
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| Station lines | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.912 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Henry Hudson Pky W/W 252 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | BX7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.143 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| 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 | 0.39 |
| Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.24 |
| Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.24 |
| St Margaret of Cortona School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 246 | 0.26 |
| St Margaret of Cortona School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 246 | 0.26 |
Nearest middle schools
| 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 | 0.83 |
| Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.24 |
| St Margaret of Cortona School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 246 | 0.26 |
| Horace Mann School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,786 | 0.26 |
| Riverdale Country School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,168 | 0.50 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Horace Mann School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,786 | 0.26 |
| Yeshiva Of The Telshe Alumni | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 97 | 0.26 |
| Yeshiva Ohavei Torah Of Riverdale | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 81 | 0.26 |
| Riverdale Country School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,168 | 0.50 |
| Sar High School | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 536 | 0.60 |
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Neighbors for 5040 Independence Avenue, Bronx
Here are the neighbors for 5040 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
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| 5242 Blackstone Ave, Bronx | 4,000 | 10/01/1997 | |
| 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 |
| 5253 Arlington Ave, Bronx | 1,392 | 08/18/2022 | $1,710,000 |
| 4970 Independence Ave, Bronx | 8,600 | 12/21/2017 | $3,200,000 |
| 5020 Independence Ave, Bronx | 6,072 | 09/30/2020 | $4,325,000 |
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