| Primary address | 256 Melvin Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Chelsea - Travis |
| Zip code | 10314 |
| Borough | Staten island |
| Block & lot | 02641-0031 |
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| Purchase date | 12/27/2013 |
| Purchase price | $405,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $5,042 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,500 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
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| Building sqft | 1,360 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Aluminum/vinyl |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Detached, frame garage |
| Year built | 2004 |
| Frontage(s) | Melvin Avenue (wide) |
| School district | 31 |
| Community district | 2 |
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256 Melvin Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314 was built in 2004 and has a total of 1,360 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 256 Melvin Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $39,240, the tax amount paid for 256 Melvin Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314 is $4,741. For the next year, the tax amount for 256 Melvin Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314 is estimated at $5,042.
When was 256 Melvin Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314 last sold and what was the last sale price?256 Melvin Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314 was last sold in 12/27/2013 for $405,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2013 | $405,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 256 Melvin Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $4,741 |
| Estimated property tax: | $5,042 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $654,000 |
| Assessed value: | $39,240 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 256 Melvin Avenue, Staten Island, 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 | $654,000 | $39,240 | $23,895 | 19.843% | $5,023 | $4,741 | -1.53% |
| 2024/25 | $629,000 | $37,740 | $23,975 | 20.085% | $5,085 | $4,815 | +1.06% |
| 2023/24 | $663,000 | $39,780 | $23,724 | 20.085% | $5,046 | $4,765 | +5.49% |
| 2022/23 | $624,000 | $37,440 | $22,242 | 20.309% | $4,814 | $4,517 | +8.17% |
| 2021/22 | $535,000 | $32,100 | $20,921 | 19.963% | $4,464 | $4,176 | +0.80% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 2 (See more on map) |
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| Distance (miles) | 3.236 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Distance (miles) | 0.237 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 26 The Carteret School | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 270 | 0.22 |
| P.S. 26 The Carteret School | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 270 | 0.22 |
| RICHMOND PREP CHARTER SCHOOL | 4 | No | Charter | 6 | 219 | 1.07 |
| John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-12 | 858 | 1.20 |
| Space Shuttle Columbia School | 7 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 696 | 1.47 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Is 72 Rocco Laurie | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 1,449 | 1.53 |
| RICHMOND PREP CHARTER SCHOOL | 4 | No | Charter | 6 | 219 | 1.07 |
| Lois And Richard Nicotra Early Colle | 3 | No | Charter | 8-12 | 286 | 1.12 |
| John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-12 | 858 | 1.20 |
| Marsh Avenue School For Expeditionary Learning | 8 | No | Public | 6-8 | 419 | 1.53 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Port Richmond High School | 3 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 1,693 | 3.93 |
| Lois And Richard Nicotra Early Colle | 3 | No | Charter | 8-12 | 286 | 1.12 |
| John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-12 | 858 | 1.20 |
| New Ventures Charter School | 2 | No | Charter | 10-12 | 155 | 1.20 |
| CSI High School For International Studies | 9 | No | Public | 9-12 | 512 | 1.53 |
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Here are the neighbors for 256 Melvin Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 A Alberta Ave, Staten Island | 2,110 | 01/15/2024 | |
| 24 Bogota St, Staten Island | 2,350 | 03/07/2013 | $780,000 |
| 95 Cannon Ave, Staten Island | 1,672 | ||
| 1281 Bay St, Staten Island | 1,150 | 03/21/2022 | $600,000 |
| 7 Bogota St, Staten Island | 2,168 | 05/11/2012 | $750,000 |
| 105 Roswell Ave, Staten Island | |||
| 1283 Bay St, Staten Island | 1,150 | 12/19/2018 | $550,000 |
| 11 Bogota St, Staten Island | 2,168 | 07/22/2025 | $1,399,999 |
| 106 Cannon Ave, Staten Island | 2,500 | 04/07/2025 | |
| 3989 Victory Blvd, Staten Island | 1,900 | ||
| 151 Cannon Ave, Staten Island | 1,580 | 08/12/2013 | $470,000 |
| 234 Melvin Ave, Staten Island | 1,490 | ||
| 15 Bogota St, Staten Island | 2,168 | 03/01/2013 | $769,600 |
| 25 Bogota St, Staten Island | 2,506 | 11/18/2013 | $794,235 |
| 155 Cannon Ave, Staten Island | 1,580 | ||
| 1287 Bay St, Staten Island | 1,150 | ||
| 21 Bogota St, Staten Island | 2,506 | 11/18/2022 | $1,258,000 |
| 20 Bogota St, Staten Island | 2,350 | 11/15/2013 | $814,600 |
| 149 Cannon Ave, Staten Island | 1,580 | ||
| 7 Monahan Ave, Staten Island | 2,168 | 04/10/2024 | $1,168,000 |