| Primary address | 279 Alexander Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Mott Haven |
| Zip code | 10454 |
| Borough | Bronx |
| Block & lot | 02314-0077 |
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| Purchase date | 03/01/2016 |
| Purchase price | $800,357 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $6,393 |
| Lot sqft | 1,127 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Brick (B1) |
| Building sqft | 2,724 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Year last altered | 2018 |
| Frontage(s) | East 139 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Alexander Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 7 |
| Community district | 1 |
| Closest police station | 0.04 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.19 Miles |
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279 Alexander Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454 was built in 1910 and has a total of 2,724 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 279 Alexander Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $31,440, the tax amount paid for 279 Alexander Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454 is $6,238. For the next year, the tax amount for 279 Alexander Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454 is estimated at $6,393.
When was 279 Alexander Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454 last sold and what was the last sale price?279 Alexander Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454 was last sold in 03/01/2016 for $800,357.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01/2016 | $800,357 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 279 Alexander Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $6,239 |
| Estimated property tax: | $6,393 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $524,000 |
| Assessed value: | $31,440 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 279 Alexander 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | $524,000 | $31,440 | $31,440 | 19.843% | $6,239 | $6,239 | +3.12% |
| 2024/25 | $502,000 | $30,120 | $30,120 | 20.085% | $6,050 | $6,050 | +0.40% |
| 2023/24 | $500,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 | 20.085% | $6,026 | $6,026 | -55.40% |
| 2022/23 | $282,000 | $126,900 | $126,900 | 10.646% | $13,510 | $13,510 | +7.78% |
| 2021/22 | $259,000 | $116,550 | $116,550 | 10.755% | $12,535 | $12,535 | -11.70% |
The complete history of permits filed for 279 Alexander Avenue, Bronx, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 5 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | Alexander Ave & 138th St at NW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.056 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | E 138 St/Alexander Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | BX33 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.065 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Life Academy Charter School Ii | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 800 | 0.04 |
| P.S. 49 Willis Avenue | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 546 | 0.12 |
| P.S. 49 Willis Avenue | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 546 | 0.12 |
| Success Academy Bronx 1 | 10 | No | Charter | K-4 | 342 | 0.20 |
| South Bronx Classical Charter Ii | 10 | No | Charter | K-8 | 279 | 0.20 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Family Life Academy Charter School Ii | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 800 | 0.04 |
| Bronx Academy Of Letters | 2 | No | Public | 6-12 | 542 | 0.20 |
| South Bronx Classical Charter Ii | 10 | No | Charter | K-8 | 279 | 0.20 |
| Bronx Charter School For Children | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 524 | 0.28 |
| South Bronx Preparatory A College Board School | 6 | No | Public | 6-12 | 641 | 0.30 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Bronx Academy Of Letters | 2 | No | Public | 6-12 | 542 | 0.20 |
| South Bronx Preparatory A College Board School | 6 | No | Public | 6-12 | 641 | 0.30 |
| Middle School 223 Laboratory School of Finance and Technology | 7 | No | Public | 6-12 | 633 | 0.30 |
| Legacy College Preparatory Charter | 5 | No | Charter | 6-11 | 722 | 0.32 |
| International Community High School | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 330 | 0.35 |
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Here are the neighbors for 279 Alexander Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 299 E 139th St, Bronx | 2,724 | 01/08/2010 | $410,000 |
| 287 E 139th St, Bronx | 4,616 | 12/09/2020 | $795,000 |
| 283 Alexander Ave, Bronx | 2,724 | 06/01/2016 | $680,000 |
| 287 Alexander Ave, Bronx | 2,724 | 11/09/2012 | |
| 291 Alexander Ave, Bronx | 2,724 | 11/01/2004 | $270,000 |
| 299 Alexander Ave, Bronx | 6,993 | 05/18/2018 | $450,000 |
| 281 Alexander Ave, Bronx | 2,724 | 03/02/2020 | $751,000 |
| 285 Alexander Ave, Bronx | 2,724 | 10/29/2021 | $1,200,000 |
| 295 Alexander Ave, Bronx | 2,043 | 02/01/2017 | $959,000 |
| 293 E 139th St, Bronx | 2,043 | 03/05/2004 | |
| 285 E 139th St, Bronx | 4,520 | 08/28/2008 | $7,508,642 |
| 283 E 139th St, Bronx | 4,636 | 08/28/2008 | $7,508,642 |
| 277 E 139th St, Bronx | 09/16/1985 | ||
| 289 Alexander Ave, Bronx | 2,724 | 07/22/2011 | $150,000 |
| 301 E 139th St, Bronx | 06/23/2004 | $25,000 | |
| 295 E 139th St, Bronx | 2,724 | 12/30/2025 | $750,000 |
| 289 E 139th St, Bronx | 4,950 | 02/12/2025 | |
| 279 E 139th St, Bronx | 9,910 | 01/31/1985 | |
| 293 Alexander Ave, Bronx | 2,724 | 08/11/2023 |
