1853 Watson Ave, Bronx, NY 10472 Property Records

New York City property record for 1853 Watson Ave, Bronx, NY 10472

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details2,970 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.05 acres (2,165 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,220,000 (Dec 2024)
Tax Bill$7,583 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Sale
APN03756-0003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03756-0003
Alternative APNs
  • 1410037560003
  • 2-03756-0003

Interior

Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,970 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,100 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Lot Area2,165 sqft (0.05 acres)
Lot Dimensions86.6 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number2-03756-0003
Street Address1853 WATSON AVE
CityBRONX
StateNY
Zip10472-5456
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR5
Legal Block3756
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionBRONX NY
Township / Civil DivisionBRONX
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract7000

Owner

1853 Watson Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2024.

Source: New York City records, as of April 29, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1971 BENEDICT AVE, BRONX, NY 10462-4401
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingIndividual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 2, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 2, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 2, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2024313831
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBRONX NY
Recording DateSep 13, 2023
Property Address1853 WATSON AVE, BRONX, NY 10472-5456
Document Number0000233311
Instrument DateAug 15, 2023
Instrument2023000233311
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 19, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address920 THROGGMORTON AVE, BRONX, NY 10465-1616

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1853 WATSON AVE, BRONX, NY 10472-5456
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1853 Watson Ave was $7,583, up 0.5% from the year before.

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyBronx County
MunicipalityNew York City
Unified School DistrictNew York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$40,022 (+6%) Land $5,545 Building $34,477$1,061,000 (+3.82%) Land $147,000 Building $914,000
2025$7,583.00 (+0.54%)$37,757 Land $5,431 Building $32,326$1,022,000 Land $147,000 Building $875,000
2024$7,542.00 (+5.99%)
2023$7,116.00 (+2.34%)$35,432 (-31.73%) Land $6,344 Building $29,088$821,000 (-5.09%) Land $147,000 Building $674,000
2022$6,953.00$51,900 Land $8,820 Building $43,080$865,000 Land $147,000 Building $718,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 1853 Watson Ave; 3 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1853 Watson Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEW YORK CITY SYSTEM
serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead10 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureUncovered finished water reservoir
currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 376 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable
8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300

May also be available: Starry, T-Mobile.

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