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1720 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 - Property report

Also known as: 1720 Townsend Ave

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

3,117

Sale price

$259,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
1720 Townsend Avenue
ZIP code
10453
Neighborhood
Mount Hope
Borough
Bronx
Block & lot
02849-0060

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
2,688
Building dimensions
21.5 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1930
Last altered
2005
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Sales
Sale date
03/29/2004
Sale price
$259,500
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,746
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Townsend Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
East 175 Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
31.17 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,117

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
56 /100.  Bikeable
School district
9
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.71 Miles
Closest fire station
0.23 Miles

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Ownership information for 1720 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY

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

Sales history for 1720 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/29/2004 $259,500 XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/05/2004 - R
04/30/2004 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004061001115001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
04/28/2004 - R
03/29/2004 - D
Mortgage
(2004033000300002)
XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXX
04/28/2004 - R
03/29/2004 - D
Deed
(2004033000300001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXX
06/22/2000 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2940007214994)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
01/21/2000 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(2730006969673)
XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXX
07/06/1999 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(2690006667969)
XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/12/1999 - R Mortgage
(2520006596452)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
06/17/1993 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2000000864600)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXXX
04/28/1993 - R Mortgage
(2840000859284)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/08/1992 - R Deed
(2610000829461)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1720 Townsend 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
$3,746
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$797,000
Assessed value
$47,820

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 $867,000 $52,020 $18,862 19.843% $3,743 $3,743 +0.97%
2024/25 $728,000 $43,680 $18,456 20.085% $3,707 $3,707 +5.55%
2023/24 $836,000 $50,160 $17,486 20.085% $3,512 $3,512 +4.23%
2022/23 $765,000 $45,900 $16,591 20.309% $3,369 $3,369 +7.27%
2021/22 $621,000 $37,260 $15,733 19.963% $3,141 $3,141 -5.04%
2020/21 $674,000 $40,440 $15,718 21.045% $3,308 $3,308 +1.61%
2019/20 $695,000 $41,700 $15,380 21.167% $3,255 $3,255 +6.80%
2018/19 $642,000 $38,520 $14,572 20.919% $3,048 $3,048 +8.16%
2017/18 $576,000 $34,560 $13,826 20.385% $2,818 $2,818 +7.53%
2016/17 $427,000 $25,620 $13,111 19.991% $2,621 $2,621 +2.34%

Permit information for 1720 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/21/2005 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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Mount Hope residential market stats

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Median sale price

$159,000

Median price/sq. ft.

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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Grand Concourse & 175th St at SW Corner
Station lines
B-D
Distance (miles)
0.095

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 70 Max Schoenfeld 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 785 0.25
P.S. 70 Max Schoenfeld 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 785 0.25
P.S. 236 Langston Hughes 5 No Public PK, K-5 250 0.18
P.S. 236 Langston Hughes 5 No Public PK, K-5 250 0.18
P.S. 170 NR No Public PK, K-2 159 0.18
P.S. 170 NR No Public PK, K-2 159 0.18
P.S. 204 Morris Heights 7 No Public PK, K-5 560 0.31
P.S. 204 Morris Heights 7 No Public PK, K-5 560 0.31
P.S. 306 5 No Public K-5 432 0.33
Mount Eden Children's Academy 5 No Public PK, K-5 409 0.34
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx 7 No Public 6-12 535 0.20
I.S. 117 Joseph H Wade 3 No Public 6-8 358 0.20
Is 303 Leadership And Community Service 6 No Public 6-8 332 0.29
Is 232 4 No Public 6-8 297 0.29
The Bronx School of Young Leaders 5 No Public 6-8 359 0.33
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 5 No Public 6-12 669 0.34
The Shield Institute NR No Private 0 0.38
Eden Christian Academy NR No Private 0 0.39
St Margaret Mary School NR No Private PK-8 227 0.39
Hope Academy of the Bronx NR No Private 7-12 24 0.39
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx 7 No Public 6-12 535 0.20
Academy For Language And Technology 8 No Public 9-12 341 0.29
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 5 No Public 6-12 669 0.34
The Shield Institute NR No Private 0 0.38
Eden Christian Academy NR No Private 0 0.39
Hope Academy of the Bronx NR No Private 7-12 24 0.39
Bronx High School for Medical Science 5 No Public 6-12 453 0.48
Charter High School-Law And Social NR No Charter 9-12 479 0.48
Bronx School For Continuous Learning NR No Public K-12 597 0.48
Claremont International High School 4 No Public 9-12 333 0.48

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1720 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453?

The development at 1720 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 1720 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453?

1720 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 has a total of 2,688 square feet.

When was 1720 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 last sold and what was the sale price?

1720 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 was last sold on 03/29/2004 for $259,500.

What is the assessed value of 1720 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453?

1720 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 is currently assessed at $47,820.

What are the property taxes for 1720 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453?

The property taxes for 1720 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 total $3,746.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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