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1540 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460 - Property report

Also known as: 1540 Commonwealth Ave

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

4,275

Sale price

$546,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
1540 Commonwealth Avenue
Alternate address(es)
1540 Garage Commonwealth Ave
ZIP code
10460
Neighborhood
Park Versailles - Bronx River
Borough
Bronx
Block & lot
03918-0019

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
2,439
Building dimensions
20 ft x 42 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
3
Year built
1920
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
11/02/2005
Sale price
$546,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,334
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Commonwealth Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
East Tremont Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
45 ft x 95 ft
Lot sq. ft.
4,275

Area overview

Walk score
88 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
62 /100.  Bikeable
School district
12
Community district
9
Closest police station
1.08 Miles
Closest fire station
0.49 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 1540 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 1540 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/02/2005 $546,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX , XXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/27/2016 - R
12/20/2016 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2016122300843001)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/19/2013 - R
05/01/2012 - D		 Mortgage and Consolidation
(2012060500215001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
01/12/2012 - R
01/03/2012 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012010300193001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX
07/19/2007 - R
07/06/2007 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007071001247001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/28/2007 - R
06/28/2007 - D		 Mortgage
(2007082000920001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
08/28/2007 - R
06/20/2007 - D		 Agreement
(2007082000920003)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
08/28/2007 - R
06/20/2007 - D		 Mortgage
(2007082000920002)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
08/28/2007 - R
06/04/2007 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2007082000920004)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
01/05/2006 - R
12/02/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005120201596001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
01/06/2006 - R
12/02/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005120201559001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1540 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
$7,334
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$885,000
Assessed value
$53,100

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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 $823,000 $49,380 $36,942 19.843% $7,612 $7,330 -0.50%
2024/25 $841,000 $50,460 $36,680 20.085% $7,636 $7,367 +6.42%
2023/24 $756,000 $45,360 $34,468 20.085% $7,204 $6,923 +5.27%
2022/23 $635,000 $38,100 $32,380 20.309% $6,873 $6,576 +7.91%
2021/22 $589,000 $35,340 $30,528 19.963% $6,382 $6,094 -5.24%
2020/21 $629,000 $37,740 $30,558 21.045% $6,728 $6,431 +0.33%
2019/20 $630,000 $37,800 $30,283 21.167% $6,706 $6,410 +7.78%
2018/19 $612,000 $36,720 $28,430 20.919% $6,253 $5,947 +9.15%
2017/18 $517,000 $31,020 $26,730 20.385% $5,749 $5,449 +8.64%
2016/17 $444,000 $26,640 $25,090 19.991% $5,326 $5,016 +1.39%
Permits

Permit information for 1540 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
08/05/2010 C
08/05/2010 B
08/05/2010 B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Morris Park Ave & 180th St at NW Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.259
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 536 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 271 0.18
P.S. 536 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 271 0.18
Archer Elementary School 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 326 0.18
Archer Elementary School 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 326 0.18
St Anthony School NR No Private K-8 179 0.09
Bronx Little School 5 No Public PK, K-5 310 0.18
Bronx Little School 5 No Public PK, K-5 310 0.18
Stem Bridge School (The) 8 No Public K-5 293 0.36
P.S. 47 John Randolph 3 No Public K-5 796 0.46
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2 9 No Charter K-7 461 0.52
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Anthony School NR No Private K-8 179 0.09
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2 9 No Charter K-7 461 0.52
Emolior Academy 4 No Public 6-8 373 0.58
P.S. 214 4 No Public PK, K-8 836 0.58
St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 189 0.61
Holy Family School NR No Private PK-8 255 0.63
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 9 No Charter K-8 792 0.65
Santa Maria School NR No Private PK-8 407 0.65
St Raymond Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 752 0.65
Mott Hall V 5 No Public 6-12 667 0.66
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Wings Academy 2 No Public 9-12 257 0.36
St Raymond High School For Boys NR No Private 9-12 453 0.65
Mott Hall V 5 No Public 6-12 667 0.66
The Cinema School 4 No Public 9-12 359 0.66
Iahd-St. Mary & St. Jude NR No Private 0 0.70
Islamic Leadership School NR No Private 1-10 89 0.71
Metropolitan Soundview High (The) 2 No Public 9-12 389 0.72
High School Of World Cultures 3 No Public 9-12 340 0.72
Urban Assembly Charter - Computer Science NR No Charter 9-12 443 0.72
Pan American International High School At Monroe 4 No Public 9-12 296 0.72

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Neighbors for 1540 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY

1528 Commonwealth Ave, Bronx 1520 Commonwealth Ave, Bronx 1516 Commonwealth Ave, Bronx 1760 E Tremont Ave, Bronx 1776 E Tremont Ave, Bronx 1762 E Tremont Ave, Bronx 1768 E Tremont Ave, Bronx 1541 St Lawrence Ave, Bronx 1522 Commonwealth Ave, Bronx 1770 E Tremont Ave, Bronx 1547-1549 St Lawrence Ave, Bronx 1530 Commonwealth Ave, Bronx 1538 Commonwealth Ave, Bronx 1532 Commonwealth Ave, Bronx 1518 Commonwealth Ave, Bronx 1512 Commonwealth Ave, Bronx 1536 Commonwealth Ave, Bronx 1772 E Tremont Ave, Bronx 1543 St Lawrence Ave, Bronx 1539 St Lawrence Ave, Bronx

Nearby ZIP codes for 1540 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1540 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460?

The development at 1540 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 1540 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460?

1540 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460 has a total of 2,439 square feet.

When was 1540 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460 last sold and what was the sale price?

1540 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460 was last sold on 11/02/2005 for $546,000.

What is the assessed value of 1540 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460?

1540 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460 is currently assessed at $53,100.

What are the property taxes for 1540 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460?

The property taxes for 1540 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460 total $7,334.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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