| Primary address | 1540 Benson Street |
| Neighborhood | Westchester Village |
| Zip code | 10461 |
| Borough | Bronx |
| Block & lot | 03988-0017 |
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| Purchase date | 10/10/2006 |
| Purchase price | $450,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $6,176 |
| Lot sqft | 2,281 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1) |
| Building sqft | 1,782 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Wood |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1925 |
| Frontage(s) | Benson Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | East Tremont Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 11 |
| Community district | 10 |
| Closest police station | 0.62 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.18 Miles |
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1540 Benson Street, Bronx, NY 10461 was built in 1925 and has a total of 1,782 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 1540 Benson Street, Bronx, NY 10461 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $40,560, the tax amount paid for 1540 Benson Street, Bronx, NY 10461 is $5,826. For the next year, the tax amount for 1540 Benson Street, Bronx, NY 10461 is estimated at $6,176.
When was 1540 Benson Street, Bronx, NY 10461 last sold and what was the last sale price?1540 Benson Street, Bronx, NY 10461 was last sold in 10/10/2006 for $450,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2006 | $450,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 1540 Benson Street, Bronx, NY 10461. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $5,827 |
| Estimated property tax: | $6,176 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $676,000 |
| Assessed value: | $40,560 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1540 Benson 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 | $676,000 | $40,560 | $29,365 | 19.843% | $5,827 | $5,827 | +4.72% |
| 2024/25 | $667,000 | $40,020 | $27,703 | 20.085% | $5,564 | $5,564 | +6.00% |
| 2023/24 | $622,000 | $37,320 | $26,136 | 20.085% | $5,249 | $5,249 | -1.10% |
| 2022/23 | $577,000 | $34,620 | $26,136 | 20.309% | $5,308 | $5,308 | +2.51% |
| 2021/22 | $536,000 | $32,160 | $25,939 | 19.963% | $5,178 | $5,178 | +0.55% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Tree Elementary School | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 331 | 0.47 |
| Linden Tree Elementary School | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 331 | 0.47 |
| P.S. Ms 194 | 5 | No | Public | K-8 | 1,105 | 0.50 |
| Iahd-St. Mary & St. Jude | NR | No | Private | 0 | 0.53 | |
| St. Francis Xavier School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.54 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Jhs 127 The Castle Hill | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 815 | 0.47 |
| P.S. 12 Lewis And Clark School | NR | No | Public | 6-12 | 287 | 0.15 |
| P.S. Ms 194 | 5 | No | Public | K-8 | 1,105 | 0.50 |
| Iahd-St. Mary & St. Jude | NR | No | Private | 0 | 0.53 | |
| St. Francis Xavier School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.54 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Herbert H Lehman High School | NR | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 1,071 | 0.38 |
| P.S. 12 Lewis And Clark School | NR | No | Public | 6-12 | 287 | 0.15 |
| P.S. 721 Steven Mcsweeney School | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 484 | 0.37 |
| Westchester Square Academy | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 407 | 0.38 |
| Renaissance High School for Musical Theater and Technology | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 433 | 0.38 |
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Here are the neighbors for 1540 Benson Street, Bronx, NY 10461.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1536 Benson St, Bronx | 2,224 | 01/15/2003 | $300,000 |
| 1516 Benson St, Bronx | 3,408 | 08/13/2014 | |
| 1514 Benson St, Bronx | 3,728 | 10/08/2003 | $360,000 |
| 2708 E Tremont Ave, Bronx | 3,046 | 11/02/2015 | $800,000 |
| 2742 E Tremont Ave, Bronx | 2,285 | 01/21/2005 | $575,000 |
| 1532 Benson St, Bronx | 2,652 | 08/25/2006 | $235,000 |
| 2706 E Tremont Ave, Bronx | 2,880 | 01/06/2012 | $690,000 |
| 2712 E Tremont Ave, Bronx | 3,234 | 04/14/2005 | |
| 2724 E Tremont Ave, Bronx | 14,911 | 05/14/2015 | |
| 1538 Benson St, Bronx | 2,224 | 10/06/2000 | |
| 1518 Benson St, Bronx | 3,408 | 06/11/1999 | |
| 2700 E Tremont Ave, Bronx | 3,865 | 03/11/2011 | |
| 2744 E Tremont Ave, Bronx | 4,000 | 04/14/2014 | $650,000 |
| 1526 Benson St, Bronx | 1,280 | 10/05/2017 | |
| 2704 E Tremont Ave, Bronx | 7,318 | 01/10/2023 | $3,900,000 |
| 1522 Benson St, Bronx | 2,800 | 07/21/2021 | |
| 1520 Benson St, Bronx | 3,568 | 04/09/2002 | |
| 2722 E Tremont Ave, Bronx | 6,975 | 05/26/2020 | |
| 1534 Benson St, Bronx | 2,224 | 12/09/2021 | |
| 2710 E Tremont Ave, Bronx | 3,234 | 04/14/2005 |
