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1281 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 - Property report

Also known as: 1281 Union Ave

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Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

1,500

Sale price

$592,500

General information

Address

Primary address

1281 Union Avenue

ZIP code

10459

Neighborhood

Morrisania

Borough

Bronx

Block & lot

02961-0047

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Building sq. ft.

1,260

Building dimensions

16.67 ft x 35 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1901

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Artificial MS

Basement

Garage type

Basement Garage

Sales

Sale date

09/01/2022

Sale price

$592,500

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,515

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Union Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

East 169 Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

16.67 ft x 90 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,500

Area overview

Walk score

84 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

99 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

76 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.84 Miles

Closest fire station

0.23 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 1281 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 1281 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
09/01/2022	$592,500	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX-XXXXXX, XXXXX
06/23/2016	$399,000	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX-XXXXXX, XXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
10/21/2015	$175,000	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
12/26/2024 - R 10/25/2024 - D	Mortgage (2024122300374001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/24/2023 - R 10/14/2023 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2023102000934001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/16/2022 - R 09/12/2022 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2022091300395001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/23/2022 - R 09/01/2022 - D	Mortgage (2022092000499002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXX
09/23/2022 - R 09/01/2022 - D	Deed (2022092000499001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
07/16/2021 - R 05/26/2021 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2021060300902001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
04/15/2021 - R 03/31/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021040901047001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/17/2018 - R 06/24/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2018081700406003)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/14/2016 - R 06/23/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016070701204002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX
07/14/2016 - R 06/23/2016 - D	Deed (2016070701204001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1281 Union 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

$2,515

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$571,000

Assessed value

$34,260

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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	$554,000	$33,240	$12,646	19.843%	$2,509	$2,509	+1.93%
2024/25	$552,000	$33,120	$12,257	20.085%	$2,462	$2,462	+6.00%
2023/24	$474,000	$28,440	$11,563	20.085%	$2,322	$2,322	+3.39%
2022/23	$398,000	$23,880	$11,060	20.309%	$2,246	$2,246	+6.55%
2021/22	$418,000	$25,080	$10,560	19.963%	$2,108	$2,108	-4.95%
2020/21	$362,000	$21,720	$10,538	21.045%	$2,218	$2,218	+0.29%
2019/20	$292,000	$17,520	$10,447	21.167%	$2,211	$2,211	+35.18%
2018/19	$238,000	$14,280	$7,820	20.919%	$1,636	$1,636	+8.43%
2017/18	$278,000	$16,680	$7,401	20.385%	$1,509	$1,509	+8.06%
2016/17	$327,000	$19,620	$6,984	19.991%	$1,396	$1,396	+2.50%

Permits

Permit information for 1281 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Morrisania, Melrose residential market stats

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Bronx median sale price

$352,500

13.7% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Southern Blvd & Freeman St at NW Corner

Station lines

2-5

Distance (miles)

0.365

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 63 Author S Academy	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	412	0.17
P.S. 63 Author S Academy	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	412	0.17
P.S. 186 Walter J Damrosch School	NR	No	Public	K-8	661	0.06
Ny Center For Autism Charter - Bronx	NR	No	Charter	1, 3	32	0.17
Urban Scholars Community School	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	325	0.17
Urban Scholars Community School	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	325	0.17
P.S. 212	NR	No	Public	PK, K-5	161	0.18
P.S. 212	NR	No	Public	PK, K-5	161	0.18
P.S. 134 George F Bristow	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	421	0.23
P.S. 134 George F Bristow	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	421	0.23

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 186 Walter J Damrosch School	NR	No	Public	K-8	661	0.06
Mott Hall Charter School	3	No	Charter	6-8	228	0.17
New Covenant Christian Middle and High School	NR	No	Private	6-12	0	0.25
Bronx Latin School	5	No	Public	6-12	493	0.26
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School	5	No	Charter	6-12	708	0.26
Mott Hall III	6	No	Public	6-8	306	0.30
Is 219 New Venture School	3	No	Public	6-8	247	0.33
Kappa Middle School	4	No	Public	6-8	241	0.33
Harriet Tubman Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-8	565	0.36
South Bronx Classical Charter Iii	9	No	Charter	K-8	500	0.39

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Metropolitan High School (The)	1	No	Public	9-12	154	0.24
New Covenant Christian Middle and High School	NR	No	Private	6-12	0	0.25
Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School	2	No	Public	9-12	202	0.26
Bronx Latin School	5	No	Public	6-12	493	0.26
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School	5	No	Charter	6-12	708	0.26
Eximius College Preparatory Academy	4	No	Public	9-12	367	0.29
Bronx Center For Science And Mathematics	6	No	Public	9-12	389	0.29
Frederick Douglas Academy Iii Secondary School	3	No	Public	9-12	218	0.33
Bronx International High School	3	No	Public	9-12	324	0.37
High School for Violin and Dance	2	No	Public	9-12	130	0.37

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1281 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459?

The development at 1281 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 1281 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459?

1281 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 has a total of 1,260 square feet.

When was 1281 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 last sold and what was the sale price?

1281 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 was last sold on 09/01/2022 for $592,500.

What is the assessed value of 1281 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459?

1281 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 is currently assessed at $34,260.

What are the property taxes for 1281 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459?

The property taxes for 1281 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 total $2,514.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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