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940 Rev James Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 - Property report

Also known as: 940 Rev James A Polite Ave

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Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

1,520

Sale price

$340,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
940 Rev James Polite Avenue
ZIP code
10459
Neighborhood
Foxhurst
Borough
Bronx
Block & lot
02698-0001

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Building
Property type
Four Families (C3)
Building sq. ft.
3,010
Building dimensions
18.67 ft x 43 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1920
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
None
Basement
N
Sales
Sale date
07/24/2023
Sale price
$340,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$15,869
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
4
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Rev James A Polite Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
East 163 Street
Lot dimensions
18.5 ft x 80 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,520

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
60 /100.  Bikeable
School district
12
Community district
2
Closest police station
0.39 Miles
Closest fire station
0.48 Miles

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Ownership

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 940 Rev James Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/24/2023 $340,000 XXX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/25/2023 - R
07/24/2023 - D		 Deed
(2023091200465001)		 XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXX
08/29/2023 - R
07/21/2023 - D		 Deed
(2023082100257001)		 XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XX XXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
08/30/1996 - R Deed
(2380005306838)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/05/1984 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2200000605120)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/21/1982 - R Mortgage
(2810000559681)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/21/1982 - R Deed
(2790000559679)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/22/1976 - R Mortgage
(37620031500875)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXX
09/22/1976 - R Deed
(37620031500873)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 940 Rev James Polite 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
$15,869
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$881,000
Assessed value
$396,450

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $734,000 $330,300 $118,123 12.439% $14,693 $14,693 +7.47%
2024/25 $681,000 $306,450 $109,374 12.5% $13,672 $13,672 +7.98%
2023/24 $572,000 $257,400 $101,277 12.502% $12,662 $12,662 +1.92%
2022/23 $550,000 $247,500 $101,277 12.267% $12,424 $12,424 +3.48%
2021/22 $472,000 $212,400 $98,132 12.235% $12,006 $12,006 +7.71%
2020/21 $485,000 $218,250 $90,864 12.267% $11,146 $11,146 +6.22%
2019/20 $404,400 $181,980 $84,134 12.473% $10,494 $10,494 +6.81%
2018/19 $337,000 $151,650 $77,905 12.612% $9,825 $9,825 -0.84%
2017/18 $321,000 $144,450 $77,905 12.719% $9,909 $9,909 +1.82%
2016/17 $299,000 $134,550 $75,486 12.892% $9,732 $9,732 +8.07%
Permits

Permit information for 940 Rev James Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
04/30/2026 A
11/17/2025 I
06/05/2025 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$125,000

-10.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$172

Bronx median sale price

$352,500

13.7% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Intervale Ave & Westchester Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.106
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 150 Charles James Fox 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 513 0.37
P.S. 150 Charles James Fox 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 513 0.37
The Longwood Academy of Discovery 3 No Public PK, K-5 500 0.11
The Longwood Academy of Discovery 3 No Public PK, K-5 500 0.11
Pharos Academy Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 726 0.13
South Bronx Classical Charter School 10 No Charter K-8 498 0.22
P.S. 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt 6 No Public PK, K-5 278 0.33
P.S. 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt 6 No Public PK, K-5 278 0.33
P.S. 17 NR No Public K-12 558 0.41
P.S. 146 Edward Collins 3 No Public PK, K-5 314 0.43
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Pharos Academy Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 726 0.13
School Of Performing Arts 4 No Public 6-8 196 0.22
Accion Academy 3 No Public 6-8 230 0.22
South Bronx Classical Charter School 10 No Charter K-8 498 0.22
Entrada Academy NR No Public 6-8 251 0.24
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists 4 No Public 6-12 614 0.32
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School 5 No Charter 6-12 708 0.39
Bronx Latin School 5 No Public 6-12 493 0.39
South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School 5 No Charter 6-8 304 0.39
Academy Of Public Relations 3 No Public 6-8 125 0.41
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bronx Regional High School 2 No Public 10-12 117 0.11
Arturo Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx 1 No Public 9-12 170 0.11
Roads Charter School II 1 No Charter 9-12 200 0.11
Pharos Academy Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 726 0.13
School for Tourism and Hospitality NR No Public 9-12 175 0.22
New Visions Charter HS-Humanities II 4 No Charter 9-12 395 0.22
New Visions Charter HS-Adv Ma/Science II 7 No Charter 9-12 497 0.22
Holcombe L Rucker School Of Community Research NR No Public 9-12 150 0.29
Longwood Preparatory Academy 3 No Public 9-12 349 0.29
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists 4 No Public 6-12 614 0.32

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Neighbors for 940 Rev James Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY

937 Rogers Pl, Bronx 918 E 163rd St, Bronx 916 Rev James A Polite Ave, Bronx 902 Westchester Ave, Bronx 942 Rev James Polite Ave, Bronx 1010 Rev James Polite Ave, Bronx 952 Rev James Polite Ave, Bronx 956 Rev James Polite Ave, Bronx 941 Rogers Pl, Bronx 900 Rogers Pl, Bronx 889 Dawson St, Bronx 958 Rev James Polite Ave, Bronx 894 Rogers Pl, Bronx 948 Rev James Polite Ave, Bronx 915 Dawson St, Bronx 903 Rogers Pl, Bronx 950 Rev James Polite Ave, Bronx 954 Rev James Polite Ave, Bronx 941 Intervale Ave, Bronx 910 Rogers Pl, Bronx

Nearby ZIP codes for 940 Rev James Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 940 Rev James Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459?

The development at 940 Rev James Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 940 Rev James Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459?

940 Rev James Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 has a total of 3,010 square feet.

When was 940 Rev James Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 last sold and what was the sale price?

940 Rev James Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 was last sold on 07/24/2023 for $340,000.

What is the assessed value of 940 Rev James Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459?

940 Rev James Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 is currently assessed at $396,450.

What are the property taxes for 940 Rev James Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459?

The property taxes for 940 Rev James Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 total $15,868.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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