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388 East 159th Street, Bronx, NY 10451 Property Information

388 East 159th Street, Bronx, NY 10451 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 388 East 159th Street
Neighborhood Melrose
Zip code 10451
Borough Bronx
Block & lot 02405-0117

Sales & Tax Overview for 388 East 159th Street, Bronx

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Purchase date 05/27/2004
Purchase price $415,500
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 388 East 159th Street, Bronx

Lot sq. ft. 2,195
Lot dimensions 22.33 ft x 98.31 ft
Property type Three Families (C0)
Building sqft 3,174
Building dimensions 22.33 ft x 47.5 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Structure type Row
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 2002
Frontage East 159 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Melrose Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 388 East 159th Street, Bronx

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Residential sqft

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School district 7
Community district 1
Closest police station 0.18 Miles
Closest fire station 0.16 Miles

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About 388 East 159th Street, Bronx

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 388 East 159th Street, Bronx, NY 10451?

388 East 159th Street, Bronx, NY 10451 was built in 2002 and has a total of 3,174 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 388 East 159th Street, Bronx, NY 10451 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $63,240, the tax amount paid for 388 East 159th Street, Bronx, NY 10451 is $6,977.

When was 388 East 159th Street, Bronx, NY 10451 last sold and what was the last sale price?

388 East 159th Street, Bronx, NY 10451 was last sold in 05/27/2004 for $415,500.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 388 East 159th Street, Bronx

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Past Sales & Property History for 388 East 159th Street, Bronx

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/27/2004 $415,500

Title Documents for 388 East 159th Street, Bronx

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
02/21/2025 - R
02/17/2025 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2025021800651001)
10/26/2007 - R
10/02/2007 - D
Mortgage
(2007101701485001)
07/20/2004 - R
05/27/2004 - D
Mortgage
(2004061602218003)
07/20/2004 - R
05/27/2004 - D
Mortgage
(2004061602218002)
07/20/2004 - R
05/27/2004 - D
Deed, Other
(2004061602218001)
07/20/2004 - R
10/24/2003 - D
Partial Release of Mortgage
(2004061602218005)
07/20/2004 - R
09/16/2003 - D
Partial Release of Mortgage
(2004061602218004)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 388 East 159th Street, Bronx

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $6,978
Tax assessor's market value: $1,054,000
Assessed value: $63,240

Assessment History for 388 East 159th Street, Bronx

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 388 East 159th Street, 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 $1,070,000 $64,200 $34,901 19.843% $6,925 $6,925 +4.72%
2024/25 $925,000 $55,500 $32,926 20.085% $6,613 $6,613 +6.00%
2023/24 $982,000 $58,920 $31,062 20.085% $6,239 $6,239 +14.02%
2022/23 $984,000 $59,040 $26,942 20.309% $5,951 $5,472 +10.72%
2021/22 $852,000 $51,120 $24,757 19.963% $5,850 $4,942 +4.02%

Permits for 388 East 159th Street, Bronx

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/09/2004 New building
01/15/2004 New building
05/13/2003 New building
04/30/2002 New building
04/30/2002 New building
04/29/2002 Alteration type 3
04/29/2002 Alteration type 3
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Melrose Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$410,000
Median Price/Sqft
$429
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 Melrose Ave & 149th St at NE Corner
Station lines 2-5
Distance (miles) 0.471
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. Ms 29 Melrose School 4 No Public PK, K-8 713 0.13
P.S. Ms 29 Melrose School 4 No Public PK, K-8 713 0.13
St. Peter & Paul School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.22
St. Peter & Paul School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.22
P.S. 1 Courtlandt School 4 No Public PK, K-5 458 0.33

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. Ms 29 Melrose School 4 No Public PK, K-8 713 0.13
St. Peter & Paul School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.22
Success Acad Charter School-Manhattan 3 10 No Charter K-10 1,316 0.34
South Bronx International Middle School 3 No Public 6-8 156 0.34
New Millennium Business Academy Middle School 4 No Public 6-8 163 0.34

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Nyc Charter High School Architecture Engineering Construc 5 No Charter 9-12 429 0.24
Success Acad Charter School-Manhattan 3 10 No Charter K-10 1,316 0.34
KIPP Academy Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,132 0.35
Mott Haven Village Prep High School 3 No Public 9-12 176 0.38
University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College 10 No Public 9-12 571 0.38

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Neighbors for 388 East 159th Street, Bronx

Here are the neighbors for 388 East 159th Street, Bronx, NY 10451.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
367 E 158th St, Bronx 3,132 03/08/2004 $418,219
379 E 157th St, Bronx 3,132 12/19/2003 $418,219
390 E 159th St, Bronx 3,132 09/23/2008
365 E 158th St, Bronx 3,174 05/24/2004 $419,500
377 E 160th St, Bronx 08/22/1984
393 E 158th St, Bronx 3,174 12/10/2024
363 E 157th St, Bronx 3,174 06/11/2004 $418,219
389 E 154th St, Bronx 3,486 02/28/2006
673 Melrose Ave, Bronx 1,960 01/17/1997
373 E 158th St, Bronx 3,132 08/27/2022
812 Courtlandt Ave, Bronx 3,132 03/23/2022 $925,000
804 Courtlandt Ave, Bronx 3,132 11/14/2003 $418,219
383 E 158th St, Bronx 3,174 02/28/2018
383 E 157th St, Bronx 3,132 12/01/2003 $418,219
391 E 157th St, Bronx 3,174 12/11/2003 $426,039
392 E 159th St, Bronx 3,174 02/04/2022 $900,000
375 E 159th St, Bronx 2,029 11/09/2006 $430,802
370 E 160th St, Bronx 3,043 11/30/2006 $430,802
814 Courtlandt Ave, Bronx 3,132 11/06/2003 $418,219
387 E 154th St, Bronx 3,486
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