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1279 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 Property Information

1279 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1279 Union Avenue
Secondary address 1279 Rear Union Ave
Neighborhood Morrisania
Zip code 10459
Borough Bronx
Block & lot 02961-0048

Sales & Tax Overview for 1279 Union Avenue, Bronx

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Purchase date 11/01/2019
Purchase price $576,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 1279 Union Avenue, Bronx

Lot sq. ft. 2,699
Lot dimensions 34.75 ft x 77.67 ft
Property type Three Families (C0)
Building sqft 3,553
Building dimensions 24 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 2
Structure type Row
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Garage type Detached, frame garage
Year built 1901
Frontage Union Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street East 169 Street
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 1279 Union Avenue, Bronx

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Residential units (DOF) 3
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 9
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.84 Miles
Closest fire station 0.23 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 1279 Rear Union Ave, Bronx, NY 10459

About 1279 Union Avenue, Bronx

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1279 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459?

1279 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 was built in 1901 and has a total of 3,553 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1279 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $49,320, the tax amount paid for 1279 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 is $3,217.

When was 1279 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1279 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 was last sold in 11/01/2019 for $576,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 1279 Union Avenue, Bronx

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Past Sales & Property History for 1279 Union Avenue, Bronx

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/01/2019 $576,000

Title Documents for 1279 Union Avenue, Bronx

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/08/2019 - R
11/01/2019 - D
Mortgage
(2019110501006002)
11/08/2019 - R
11/01/2019 - D
Deed
(2019110501006001)
06/18/2019 - R
06/14/2019 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2019061701033001)
11/08/2019 - R
01/31/2019 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2019110501006005)
11/08/2019 - R
01/31/2019 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2019110501006004)
11/08/2019 - R
01/31/2019 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2019110501006003)
05/16/2017 - R
02/24/2017 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2017051501235001)
06/17/2015 - R
05/31/2015 - D
Assignment of Tax Lien
(2015061500102002)
05/21/2014 - R
05/16/2014 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014051600853001)
06/24/2014 - R
05/13/2014 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014051301143001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1279 Union Avenue, Bronx

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $3,218
Tax assessor's market value: $822,000
Assessed value: $49,320

Assessment History for 1279 Union Avenue, Bronx

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1279 Union 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 $907,000 $54,420 $15,653 19.843% $3,106 $3,106 +4.72%
2024/25 $932,000 $55,920 $14,768 20.085% $2,966 $2,966 +5.99%
2023/24 $829,000 $49,740 $13,933 20.085% $2,798 $2,798 +1.96%
2022/23 $845,000 $50,700 $13,514 20.309% $2,745 $2,745 +1.73%
2021/22 $803,000 $48,180 $13,514 19.963% $2,698 $2,698 -1.72%

Permits for 1279 Union Avenue, Bronx

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/07/1991 Alteration type 2
         
         
         
         
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Morrisania Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$166,215
-71.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$400
-6.9% YoY
Bronx Median Sale Price
$345,000
0% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Southern Blvd & Freeman St at NW Corner
Station lines 2-5
Distance (miles) 0.362
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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
Urban Scholars Community School 5 No Public PK, K-5 325 0.16
Urban Scholars Community School 5 No Public PK, K-5 325 0.16

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
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School 5 No Charter 6-12 708 0.25
Bronx Latin School 5 No Public 6-12 493 0.25
New Covenant Christian Middle and High School NR No Private 6-12 0 0.25

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
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School 5 No Charter 6-12 708 0.25
Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School 2 No Public 9-12 202 0.25
Bronx Latin School 5 No Public 6-12 493 0.25
New Covenant Christian Middle and High School NR No Private 6-12 0 0.25

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Neighbors for 1279 Union Avenue, Bronx

Here are the neighbors for 1279 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1368 Boston Rd, Bronx 17,600 12/20/2019 $482,490
1384 Boston Rd, Bronx 15,489 10/04/2019 $6,050,000
1281 Union Ave, Bronx 1,260 09/01/2022 $592,500
1320 Boston Rd, Bronx 4,000
1316 Boston Rd, Bronx 27,400 12/18/2017 $3,785,671
1378 Boston Rd, Bronx 14,535 09/21/2021
1283 Union Ave, Bronx 2,208 09/14/2006 $489,000
1291 Union Ave, Bronx 3,918 09/27/2013 $262,119
1306 Boston Rd, Bronx 30,080 02/17/2017 $3,975,000
1382 Boston Rd, Bronx 3,300 06/13/2008 $695,000
1295 Union Ave, Bronx 8,600 09/02/2014 $2,400,000
1326-1328 Boston Rd, Bronx 10,754 02/20/1997
1390 Boston Rd, Bronx 13,565 10/04/2019 $6,050,000
1297 Union Ave, Bronx 3,264 03/21/2013
1392 Boston Rd, Bronx 13,957 12/14/1995
1293 Union Ave, Bronx 3,750 02/23/2007 $695,000
1354 Boston Rd, Bronx 19,202 06/21/1994
1273 Union Ave, Bronx 2,133 04/08/2024 $750,000
1370 Boston Rd, Bronx 17,600 04/05/2005 $1,110,000
1374 Boston Rd, Bronx 14,354 02/07/1997
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