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494 Willis Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455 Property Information

494 Willis Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 494 Willis Avenue
Secondary address 493 Bergen Ave
Neighborhood Mott Haven
Zip code 10455
Borough Bronx
Block & lot 02292-0001

Sales & Tax Overview for 494 Willis Avenue, Bronx

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Purchase date 06/12/2003
Purchase price $630,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $68,723

Lot & Building Information for 494 Willis Avenue, Bronx

Lot sq. ft. 2,911
Lot dimensions 107.33 ft x 128.5 ft
Property type Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4)
Building sqft 5,780
Building dimensions 107.33 ft x 128.5 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 494 Willis Avenue, Bronx

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Commercial units 6
Office sqft
Retail sqft

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School district 7
Community district 1
Closest police station 0.46 Miles
Closest fire station 0.17 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 493 Bergen Ave, Bronx, NY 10455
  • 494-506 Willis Ave, Bronx, NY 10455

About 494 Willis Avenue, Bronx

How many sq. ft. does 494 Willis Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4) located at 494 Willis Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455 has a total of 5,780 square feet and a current price per square foot of $108.

What is the year built & the current market value of 494 Willis Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455?

494 Willis Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,711,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 6 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 494 Willis Avenue, Bronx

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Past Sales & Property History for 494 Willis Avenue, Bronx

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/12/2003 $630,000

Title Documents for 494 Willis Avenue, Bronx

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/09/2013 - D
09/19/2013 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013090900352001)
09/02/2003 - D
09/29/2003 - R
Initial UCC1
(2003090300540001)
07/25/2003 - R Mortgage
(2003070900007002)
06/12/2003 - D
07/25/2003 - R
Deed, Other
(2003070900007001)
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 494 Willis Avenue, Bronx

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $54,049
Estimated property tax: $68,723
Tax assessor's market value: $1,711,000
Assessed value: $769,950

Assessment History for 494 Willis Avenue, Bronx

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,711,000 $769,950 $498,240 10.848% $54,049 $54,049 +26.11%
2024/25 $1,441,000 $648,450 $398,250 10.762% $42,860 $42,860 +25.97%
2023/24 $1,277,000 $574,650 $321,210 10.592% $34,023 $34,023 +28.70%
2022/23 $653,000 $293,850 $248,310 10.646% $26,435 $26,435 +20.31%
2021/22 $454,000 $204,300 $204,300 10.755% $21,972 $21,972 -11.48%

Permits for 494 Willis Avenue, Bronx

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/11/2016 Alteration type 2
06/11/2007 Alteration type 2
12/29/2003 Alteration type 2
02/05/2003 Alteration type 3
03/09/2001 Alteration type 2
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Bronx Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$332
8.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$294
0.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$292
-1.2% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 6 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 3rd Ave & 149th St at SE Corner
Station lines 2-5
Distance (miles) 0.068
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Bus Routes
Name Willis Av/E 148 St
Line BX15
Distance (miles) 0.019

Neighbors for 494 Willis Avenue, Bronx

Here are the neighbors for 494 Willis Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
460 E 147th St, Bronx 65,265 11/16/2018 $79,235,000
401 E 147th St, Bronx 2,494 12/26/2002
422 E 148th St, Bronx 7,012 07/21/2016
424 E 148th St, Bronx 7,012 07/21/2016
455 E 146th St, Bronx 44,150 11/16/2018 $79,235,000
471 Brook Ave, Bronx 5,613 03/25/2004 $671,287
420 E 148th St, Bronx 7,012 07/21/2016 $1,375,000
469 Brook Ave, Bronx 2,549 09/26/2019 $1,300,000
483 Brook Ave, Bronx 6,727 11/14/2023 $2,350,000
409-445 E 146th St, Bronx 75,382 11/16/2018 $79,235,000
477 Brook Ave, Bronx 5,613 08/26/2014 $280,000
500 Bergen Ave, Bronx 30,100 01/09/1998
508 Willis Ave, Bronx 15,000 06/06/2006
444 E 147th St, Bronx 34,745 06/29/2006 $8
473 Brook Ave, Bronx 1,869
475 Brook Ave, Bronx 9,344 12/03/2012 $375,000
494 Bergen Ave, Bronx 8,530 09/09/1997
418 E 148th St, Bronx 7,012 04/09/2026 $8,770,831
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