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5440 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 - Property report

Also known as: 5440 Independence Ave

Property image for 5440 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471

Property type

Large Suburban Residence (A3)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

33,575

Sale price

$2,012,478

General information

Address

Primary address

5440 Independence Avenue

ZIP code

10471

Neighborhood

North Riverdale

Borough

Bronx

Block & lot

05949-0284

Building

Property type

Large Suburban Residence (A3)

Building sq. ft.

3,444

Building dimensions

38 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1930

Last altered

2000

Building material

Stone

Exterior wall

Expensive Mas

Basement

Sales

Sale date

04/06/2012

Sale price

$2,012,478

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$29,845

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Driveway (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Riverdale Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

124.72 ft x 204.11 ft

Lot sq. ft.

33,575

Area overview

Walk score

55 /100. Somewhat Walkable

Transit score

65 /100. Good Transit

Bike score

21 /100. Somewhat Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.43 Miles

Closest fire station

0.80 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 5440 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 5440 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
04/06/2012	$2,012,478	XXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
02/26/2025 - R 02/07/2025 - D	Agreement (2025021800878002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX
02/26/2025 - R 02/07/2025 - D	Mortgage (2025021800878001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX
02/26/2025 - R 01/23/2025 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2025021800878003)	X X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
02/26/2025 - R 01/15/2025 - D	Subordination of Mortgage (2025022400750001)	XXXXXXXX XXXX X X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/10/2019 - R 06/26/2019 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2019062800114001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX X X
01/24/2019 - R 01/07/2019 - D	Mortgage (2019012400300001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX X X
03/08/2019 - R 11/23/2018 - D	Mortgage (2019010800396001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX X X
10/23/2018 - R 10/11/2018 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2018101500204001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX XX
10/23/2018 - R 09/26/2018 - D	Agreement (2018101900794001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/03/2018 - R 09/26/2018 - D	Mortgage (2018100200402001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5440 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

$29,845

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$3,077,000

Assessed value

$184,620

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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	$3,438,000	$206,280	$148,262	19.843%	$29,420	$29,420	-1.20%
2024/25	$2,885,000	$173,100	$148,262	20.085%	$29,778	$29,778	+5.28%
2023/24	$2,494,000	$149,640	$140,832	20.085%	$28,286	$28,286	+4.83%
2022/23	$2,485,000	$149,100	$132,860	20.309%	$26,983	$26,983	+7.84%
2021/22	$2,089,000	$125,340	$125,340	19.963%	$25,022	$25,022	-3.77%
2020/21	$2,308,000	$138,480	$123,552	21.045%	$26,002	$26,002	-0.58%
2019/20	$2,380,000	$142,800	$123,552	21.167%	$26,152	$26,152	+4.36%
2018/19	$2,787,000	$167,220	$119,798	20.919%	$25,061	$25,061	+8.78%
2017/18	$2,099,000	$125,940	$113,017	20.385%	$23,039	$23,039	+8.09%
2016/17	$1,777,000	$106,620	$106,620	19.991%	$21,314	$21,314	+5.87%

Permits

Permit information for 5440 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
04/29/2002	New building
11/16/2001	New building
09/22/2001	Alteration type 1
01/24/2001	Alteration type 1
09/19/2000	Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record 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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Broadway & 242nd St at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

1.124

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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	0.23
Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.08
Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.08
St Margaret Of Cortona School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	281	0.45
St Margaret Of Cortona School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	281	0.45
Horace Mann School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,786	0.50
Montessori School 27	7	No	Public	PK, K-6	333	0.88
Montessori School 27	7	No	Public	PK, K-6	333	0.88

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	1.14
Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.08
St Margaret Of Cortona School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	281	0.45
Horace Mann School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,786	0.50
St Margaret of Cortona School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	246	0.50
Riverdale Country School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,168	0.54
PEARLS Hawthorne	9	No	Public	PK, K-8	781	1.14
Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	608	1.18
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Microsociety School	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	568	1.35

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Sar High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	536	0.32
Yeshiva Of The Telshe Alumni	NR	No	Private	9-12	97	0.50
Horace Mann School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,786	0.50
Yeshiva Ohavei Torah Of Riverdale	NR	No	Private	9-12	81	0.50
Riverdale Country School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,168	0.54
Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy (Ms High School 141)	5	No	Public	6-12	1,417	1.14
International Leadership Charter School	NR	No	Charter	9-12	318	1.60
In Tech Academy Aka Ms High School 368	5	No	Public	6-12	940	1.74
English Language Learners And International Suppor	3	No	Public	9-12	216	1.83
Bronx Theatre High School	5	No	Public	9-12	276	1.83

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5440 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

The development at 5440 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 5440 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

5440 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 has a total of 3,444 square feet.

When was 5440 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 last sold and what was the sale price?

5440 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 was last sold on 04/06/2012 for $2,012,478.

What is the assessed value of 5440 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

5440 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 is currently assessed at $184,620.

What are the property taxes for 5440 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

The property taxes for 5440 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 total $29,845.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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