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538 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 - Property report

Also known as: 538 Commonwealth Ave

Property image for 538 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1935

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Sale price

$540,000

General information

Address

Primary address

538 Commonwealth Avenue

ZIP code

10473

Neighborhood

Clason Point

Borough

Bronx

Block & lot

03520-0024

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

2,240

Building dimensions

20 ft x 56 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1935

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Garage type

Basement Garage

Sales

Sale date

04/23/2007

Sale price

$540,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$6,562

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)

Commonwealth Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Randall Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

25 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Area overview

Walk score

81 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

62 /100. Good Transit

Bike score

58 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.54 Miles

Closest fire station

0.54 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 538 Commonwealth 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 538 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
04/23/2007	$540,000	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX
03/29/2004	$346,500	XXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXX	XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
07/05/2019 - R 07/03/2019 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2019070500438001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
06/20/2019 - R 06/17/2019 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2019061701060001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX X X X
06/12/2019 - R 06/03/2019 - D	Mortgage (2019061200779001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/30/2007 - R 05/15/2007 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2007051801155001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/07/2007 - R 04/23/2007 - D	Mortgage (2007050101284003)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX
05/07/2007 - R 04/23/2007 - D	Mortgage (2007050101284002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX
05/07/2007 - R 04/23/2007 - D	Deed (2007050101284001)	XXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/23/2006 - R 08/02/2006 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2006081001752001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/23/2006 - R 08/02/2006 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2006081001739001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
05/03/2007 - R 07/26/2006 - D	Correction Doc-Office Use Only (2007050300657001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 538 Commonwealth 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

$6,562

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$814,000

Assessed value

$48,840

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$875,000	$52,500	$31,101	19.843%	$6,453	$6,171	+4.72%
2024/25	$794,000	$47,640	$29,340	20.085%	$6,162	$5,893	+6.52%
2023/24	$750,000	$45,000	$27,544	20.085%	$5,813	$5,532	-0.89%
2022/23	$757,000	$45,420	$27,484	20.309%	$5,878	$5,582	+2.47%
2021/22	$655,000	$39,300	$27,287	19.963%	$5,735	$5,447	+0.75%
2020/21	$686,000	$41,160	$25,691	21.045%	$5,703	$5,407	+5.69%
2019/20	$592,000	$35,520	$24,167	21.167%	$5,412	$5,115	+7.91%
2018/19	$534,000	$32,040	$22,660	20.919%	$5,046	$4,740	+2.66%
2017/18	$434,000	$26,040	$22,650	20.385%	$4,917	$4,617	+3.16%
2016/17	$448,000	$26,880	$22,389	19.991%	$4,786	$4,476	+8.98%

Permits

Permit information for 538 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	07/01/2025	B
	07/01/2025	B
	07/01/2025	B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Soundview, Castle Hill, Clason Point, Hardng Park 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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Morrison Ave & Westchester Ave at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

1.07

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 69 Journey Prep	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	494	0.20
P.S. 69 Journey Prep	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	494	0.20
Holy Cross Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	368	0.20
Holy Cross Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	368	0.20
P.S. 107	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	432	0.29
P.S. 107	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	432	0.29
Grand Concourse Academy Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-8	699	0.34
P.S. 100 Isaac Clason	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	446	0.41
P.S. 100 Isaac Clason	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	446	0.41
P.S. 182	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	458	0.43

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
The Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School	5	Yes	Public	6-8	169	0.43
Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarship	1	Yes	Public	6-8	298	0.55
Holy Cross Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	368	0.20
Grand Concourse Academy Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-8	699	0.34
Archimedes Academy for Math, Science and Technology Applications	4	No	Public	6-12	530	0.43
Jhs 131 Albert Einstein	4	No	Public	6-8	351	0.55
Antonia Pantoja Preperatory Academy	4	No	Public	6-12	420	0.61
Icahn Charter School 7	9	No	Charter	K-8	330	0.79
School For Inquiry And Social Justice	6	No	Public	6-8	401	0.79
Jhs 123 James M Kieran	4	No	Public	6-8	530	0.79

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Archimedes Academy for Math, Science and Technology Applications	4	No	Public	6-12	530	0.43
Women's Acaemy of Excellence	2	No	Public	9-12	167	0.44
Antonia Pantoja Preperatory Academy	4	No	Public	6-12	420	0.61
Bronx Compass High School	2	No	Public	9-12	385	0.61
Gotham Collaborative High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	313	0.61
Bronx Bridges High School	3	No	Public	9-12	334	0.61
Bronx Community High School	2	No	Public	9-12	120	0.61
Millenium Art Academy	5	No	Public	9-12	362	0.61
Bronx Arena High School	2	No	Public	9-12	114	0.92
Felisa Rincon De Gautier Institute for Law and Public Policy	NR	No	Public	9-12	139	0.92

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 538 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473?

The development at 538 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 was built in 1935.

What is the total square footage of 538 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473?

538 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 has a total of 2,240 square feet.

When was 538 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 last sold and what was the sale price?

538 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 was last sold on 04/23/2007 for $540,000.

What is the assessed value of 538 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473?

538 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 is currently assessed at $48,840.

What are the property taxes for 538 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473?

The property taxes for 538 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 total $6,562.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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