| Primary address | 159 Nelson Street |
| Neighborhood | Carroll Gardens |
| Zip code | 11231 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 00377-0043 |
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| Purchase date | 12/06/2011 |
| Purchase price | $1,730,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $14,388 |
| Lot sqft | 2,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Three Families (C0) |
| Building sqft | 3,165 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Year last altered | 2015 |
| Frontage(s) | Nelson Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Court Street |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 15 |
| Community district | 6 |
| Closest police station | 0.46 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.31 Miles |
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159 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1901 and has a total of 3,165 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $245,100, the tax amount paid for 159 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is $13,917. For the next year, the tax amount for 159 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is estimated at $14,388.
When was 159 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 last sold and what was the last sale price?159 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was last sold in 12/06/2011 for $1,730,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 159 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $13,918 |
| Estimated property tax: | $14,388 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $4,085,000 |
| Assessed value: | $245,100 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, 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 | $4,085,000 | $245,100 | $70,139 | 19.843% | $13,918 | $13,918 | +4.72% |
| 2024/25 | $3,227,000 | $193,620 | $66,169 | 20.085% | $13,290 | $13,290 | +3.31% |
| 2023/24 | $3,552,000 | $213,120 | $64,047 | 20.085% | $12,864 | $12,864 | +4.22% |
| 2022/23 | $3,046,000 | $182,760 | $60,777 | 20.309% | $12,343 | $12,343 | +2.32% |
| 2021/22 | $3,341,000 | $200,460 | $60,427 | 19.963% | $12,063 | $12,063 | -2.43% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 6 (See more on map) |
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| Distance (miles) | 0.179 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Court St/Nelson St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B57 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.051 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 58 The Carroll | 8 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 751 | 0.31 |
| P.S. 58 The Carroll | 8 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 751 | 0.31 |
| International School of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.06 |
| International School of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.06 |
| International School of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 369 | 0.06 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International School of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.06 |
| International School of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 369 | 0.06 |
| Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie | 6 | No | Public | 6-12 | 671 | 0.23 |
| Pave Academy Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-8 | 473 | 0.26 |
| Hannah Senesh Community Day School | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 231 | 0.27 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie | 6 | No | Public | 6-12 | 671 | 0.23 |
| Summit Academy Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 203 | 0.32 |
| BASIS Independent Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 907 | 0.57 |
| Al-Madinah School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 790 | 0.60 |
| School For International Studies | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 782 | 0.63 |
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Here are the neighbors for 159 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 Nelson St, Brooklyn | 2,730 | 03/14/2003 | |
| 151 Nelson St, Brooklyn | 2,040 | 12/27/2023 | |
| 143 Nelson St, Brooklyn | 2,140 | 09/06/2023 | $2,895,000 |
| 141 Nelson St, Brooklyn | 2,080 | 11/14/2024 | |
| 500 Court St, Brooklyn | 3,540 | 12/15/1976 | |
| 149 A Nelson St, Brooklyn | 2,016 | 11/18/2010 | $512,500 |
| 145 Nelson St, Brooklyn | 2,020 | 05/10/2021 | $2,850,000 |
| 496 Court St, Brooklyn | 7,500 | 08/12/2017 | $3,340,000 |
| 157 Nelson St, Brooklyn | 3,306 | 01/31/2022 | |
| 163 Nelson St, Brooklyn | 2,016 | 06/27/2006 | |
| 506 Court St, Brooklyn | 3,560 | 03/02/2015 | |
| 502 Court St, Brooklyn | 3,540 | 03/19/2014 | |
| 149 Nelson St, Brooklyn | 2,112 | 09/09/2011 | $525,000 |
| 165 Nelson St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 08/09/2022 | $2,900,000 |
| 498 Court St, Brooklyn | 4,400 | 04/10/2015 | $3,000,000 |
| 155 Nelson St, Brooklyn | 3,300 | 02/01/2022 | $4,995,000 |
| 147 Nelson St, Brooklyn | 2,112 | 02/13/1998 | |
| 161 Nelson St, Brooklyn | 3,150 | 09/02/1992 | |
| 167 Nelson St, Brooklyn | 5,700 | 03/13/1984 | |
| 504 Court St, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 07/26/1981 |
