426 E 159th Street, Bronx, NY 10451
OFF MARKET

426 E 159th Street
Bronx, NY 10451

Melrose
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,132 sqft

$1,072,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,077/mo*

$1,072,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,077/mo*
5 Beds
4 Baths
3,132 sqft

Local Information

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Description

An exceptional opportunity presents itself with this meticulously maintained 3-family home, boasting the distinction of being owned by the original owner and hitting the market for the first time. Situated in the vibrant Melrose neighborhood, this property exudes pride of ownership and offers a rare chance for discerning buyers. Conveniently located in this sought-after neighborhood, this property offers proximity to essential amenities, schools, and transportation options, ensuring a convenient and comfortable lifestyle for occupants. Experience all the great amenities as well as convenience this immaculate 3-Family home has to offer. As you make your way into the ground level unit, you'll be welcomed by an open and airy floor plan. Some updates include, newer ceramic tile flooring, updated kitchen with all new S/S appliances. There's two spacious bedrooms on this main level as well as a full bathroom. The owner's suite is located on the second floor which creates a private sanctuary. Additionally, there is a spacious bathroom that was updated in 2020, as well as large closets. This ground level unit has access to the massive unfinished basement ready to be filled with all your imagination can desire. The basement features 9ft ceilings, in addition to a walk-out exit leading up to your THREE car parking lot! Making your way up to unit 2, you'll come across a very well maintained studio apartment with a galley kitchen, large living/sleeping quarters, and a full bathroom with plenty of closet space. Unit 3 includes two bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and a spacious eating/living area right off the updated kitchen. Moreover, this property boasts the invaluable advantage of a whole-house sprinkler system, enhancing safety and protection for residents and their belongings. Newer mechanicals include a whole house boiler system only 5years old. Some other key upgrades include, all exterior fire doors, oversized doorways, hardwired smoke detectors, and appliances replaced in 2023. Lastly, there is a sump pump for added peace of mind, ensuring a dry and secure environment, particularly during inclement weather, although it's never been used in the 23+ years of ownership. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a meticulously maintained 3-family home with updated features and thoughtful additions, offering endless potential for both investors and owner-occupants alike. Schedule your private tour today! Additional Information: Amenities:Storage,
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from December 07, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 426 E 159th Street

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Trash Collection PublicAppliances: Gas Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Gas & Electric
Gas: Separate Gas Meters: 1
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Tri-Level
Security
Security: Fire Sprinkler System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Patio
Parking & Garage
No CarportHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Driveway,Off Street
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2001Year Renovated: 2020
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Triplex, Multi Family
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl SidingAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Condition: ActualParcel Number: 023800113

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $998,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Mar 14 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Bronx
School Information
Elementary School: Contact AgentJr High / Middle School: Contact AgentHigh School: Contact AgentHigh School District: Bronx

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3132 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2200 sqft

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business

Expense
Tenant Pays: All Utilities

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: H6292795Attic: NoneAttribution Contact: (845) 313-5062Showing Advance Notice: 24Showing Requirements: Combination Lock Box, Occupied

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: Park
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Juan Bautista, (845) 313-5062
Keller Williams Realty, (845) 928-8000
Chativa Bowen, (845) 699-3855
Keller Williams Realty, (845) 928-8000
Bought with: Juan Bautista, (845) 313-5062, Keller Williams Realty, (845) 928-8000
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#H6292795

Price History for 426 E 159th Street

DatePriceEventSource
08/13/2024$999,000Sold
OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #H6292795
04/26/2024$998,900PendingOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #H6292795
03/15/2024ListingRemovedOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #H6292795
03/04/2024$998,900Listed For SaleOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #H6292795
12/29/2003$399,548Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$8,112
Assessment$1,006,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 426 E 159th Street

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.15
Multi-Family Home
$990,000
04/10/26
5
3
2,400
0.45
Multi-Family Home
$1,350,000
10/31/25
4
4
2,880
0.43
Multi-Family Home
$1,039,000
08/26/25
8
5
3,402
0.51
Multi-Family Home
$1,130,000
01/30/26
6
3
3,354
0.41
Multi-Family Home
$930,000
07/21/25
10
4
4,113
0.51
Multi-Family Home
$769,000
03/04/26
9
4
2,790
0.50
Multi-Family Home
$875,000
04/17/26
7
3
2,970
0.62
Multi-Family Home
$799,999
03/17/26
8
4
3,234

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 426 E 159th Street.
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Melrose

At least 279 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 80 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 75 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 56 % Say kids play outside

  • 40 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 39 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 38 % Say car is needed

  • 34 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 34 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 33 % Say there are community events

  • 32 % Say parking is easy

  • 27 % Say it's quiet

  • 26 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Trulia User
    "There’s a basketball court inside a building near me and I believe that makes it special because the sport brings all people together and able to motivate each other to build a better future"
  • 4mc24yq4dp
    "Nothing there is no events it’s not neighborly our cars get broken into and glass everywhere there is a homeless problem like never before "
  • Luis Nunez
    "It’s coming up. Lots of new building, that means it’s getting gentrified, so I guess that’s a good thing but other than that it’s Not safe at night. Lived here for 37 years. "
  • Msnathomas
    "This neighborhood is not as safe as it looks although the precinct and fire station is right across the street. Upside is there are a lot of things that are in walking distance and third Ave is a hop, skip and jump away. If your out during the day it is ok but late at night just be mindful of your surroundings"
  • Msnathomas
    "None. This is a high crime area. I’m actively searching to move elsewhere. Great convenience to shops. No car needed in this area "
  • Trulia User
    "Busses and trains all over. Cabs always around. Only problem is traffic. Morris Ave melrose Ave and 161st are terrible during rush hour"
  • Trulia User
    "the fact that some buildings don't accept dogs, some buildings are friendly with dogs some are not. I would also say having to walk the dogs to a nearby park they don't have a park close enough where they can take the dog out to play and where it does his business at "
  • Trulia User
    "Very diverse community. Great to strengthen character. Several charter schools. Courthouse nearby and shopping centers. "
  • Trulia User
    "I lived in the south Bronx for quite some time. There are always people helping each other and it is a very quiet but yet friendly neighborhood."
  • Trulia User
    "Close proximity to Yankee Stadium, Manhattan and offers many modes of transportation. Some areas are not safe at night. Recommend to not travel alone. "
  • Trulia User
    "Close to shopping areas, malls and public transportation. Diverse and lots of different places to eat. I"
  • Trulia User
    "Mind your business and you should be fine. All in all it’s not a bad neighborhood. There’s parks around each other and places you can dine in and out. Many activities around you but yes the area is rough around the edges "
  • Trulia User
    "A lot of schools around and parks for children to play. Also there are hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and a lot of corner stores. There is also easy accessibility to bus and trains. Precinct is in every neighborhood. "
  • Trulia User
    "The Bronx is a very beautiful city and I would definitely recommend living here especially if you enjoy peace and quiet, yes there are certain neighborhoods that spark attention and negative perspectives but it's to be remembered that it happens anywhere you go. "
  • Trulia User
    "Bronx not safest not most convenient but easy to travel from trains and buses. Best bang for your buck"
  • Trulia User
    "It’s a great neighborhood to walk your dog and some owners clean up after their dogs stores are close by "
  • Trulia User
    "Up and coming neighborhood. Good to own property. Live community. Many shopping areas and places to eat. "
  • Trulia User
    "Nothing the cops don’t help the way they’re supposed to and the people want to be neighborly when they want to simple. Only thing I know is that the Bronx is okay but most of the times depending where your at it can be very crazy and I was burning and raised in the south bronx "
  • Trulia User
    "Hate the place! It’s packed dirty and infested. They need to revamp the place. Positive: close public transportation and grocery stores, hospital and shopping area "
  • Nikita
    "The rich Hispanic culture, Yankee Stadium and easy access to the subway makes the neighborhood unique."
  • Darlenys S.
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for about 5 years and I have always felt safe. There’s is police in the area at all times "
  • Bmackinnard
    "Very close to Lincoln hospital, fire department and police stations. This should be a selling point for safety, however during the midday the area is full of drug addicts. And early morning and late night the sounds of sirens will wake up even heavy sleepers. "
  • Michelle P.
    "Convenient neighborhood for its location but difficulties arise with people, safety, and cleanliness."
  • Trulia User
    "not a safe neighborhood. too many incidents. this is not the best are to live in or have children around. I don't recommend this area to anyone."
  • Deonmangroo
    "I travel by my own transportation. I drive to work and every where that I go. Public transportation is also available. "
  • Ana T.
    "I’ve been around the area for 12 years never had any issues.. only downfall is the trains are not within walking distance so you have to take the bus to the train "
  • Arleen N.
    "My commute is easy and takes about 30-45 minutes to get into Manhattan. The surrounding trains are 2,4,5,6,B,D"
  • Johnathan Q.
    "People don’t pick up after themselves or their dogs out here. Horrible place to live around. Too much crime, especially at night. "
  • Sophia M.
    "We have stickball tournaments, events for children in the community garden for Easter, Halloween, etc"
  • Danielle D.
    "I lived here my whole life.. public transportation is only a block away. some of the people around here are friendly, and some are not."
  • Javier A. L.
    "streets are not safe and not clean always fights and alot of disagreements between neighbors its not always what it seems very quiet at times and then shots at other times"
  • Sonia C.
    "When they celebrate the holidays and when they give to the community and look out to the homeless and that all for "
  • Sonia C.
    "I guess they don’t like that another don’t pick up after they dogs and they would like for the people to pick up after they dogs "
  • Johnathan Q.
    "It’s just a very bad neighborhood. Crime is very high over here. Too many crazy people looking for trouble here. Not a safe neighborhood for anyone or any kids. Raising a child here is a very bad decision."
  • Jillian Q.
    "It isn’t the best of neighborhoods. Most parts of it are filthy and have beggers/drug addicts/ alcoholics on every other corner . "
  • Gina D.
    "this neighborhood has potential but is definitely not a great place. there rats everywherre due to lack of garbage and the unmaintained gardens"
  • Abdon T. L.
    "Tough neighborhood.... only the strong survive, not the most dangerous neighborhood but it’s not all safe tho it’s slowly getting better it’s still not the best choice to live in! "
  • Claudia W.
    "my neighborhood has great access to public transportation. Besides morning and evening rush hour and weekends delayes it really not bad."
  • Carolhopemates
    "Its Very Busy Not too much Violence going on i been living here for 4 years now People greet you on this this side of town "

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426 E 159th Street, Bronx, NY 10451 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,132 sqft multi-family built in 2001. 426 E 159th Street is located in Melrose, Bronx. This property is not currently available for sale. 426 E 159th Street was last sold on Aug 13, 2024 for $999,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $998,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 426 E 159th Street is $1,072,300.