| Primary address | 488 Smith Street |
| Secondary address | 486-488 Smith St |
| Neighborhood | Carroll Gardens |
| Zip code | 11231 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 00478-0028 |
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| Purchase date | 05/17/2011 |
| Purchase price | $550,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $6,750 |
| Lot sqft | 1,606 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Converted from One Family (B3) |
| Building sqft | 2,474 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Aluminum/vinyl |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Frontage(s) | Smith Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | 9 Street |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 15 |
| Community district | 6 |
| Closest police station | 0.63 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.17 Miles |
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488 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1901 and has a total of 2,474 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 488 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $164,100, the tax amount paid for 488 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is $6,571. For the next year, the tax amount for 488 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is estimated at $6,750.
When was 488 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 last sold?488 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was last sold in 06/16/2021.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/17/2011 | $550,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 488 Smith 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: | $6,571 |
| Estimated property tax: | $6,750 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $2,735,000 |
| Assessed value: | $164,100 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 488 Smith 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 | $2,735,000 | $164,100 | $33,116 | 19.843% | $6,571 | $6,571 | +1.42% |
| 2024/25 | $2,382,000 | $142,920 | $32,260 | 20.085% | $6,479 | $6,479 | +1.36% |
| 2023/24 | $2,572,000 | $154,320 | $31,828 | 20.085% | $6,393 | $6,393 | +4.75% |
| 2022/23 | $2,818,000 | $169,080 | $30,050 | 20.309% | $6,103 | $6,103 | +7.84% |
| 2021/22 | $2,965,000 | $177,900 | $28,349 | 19.963% | $5,659 | $5,659 | -2.56% |
The complete history of permits filed for 488 Smith Street, Brooklyn, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | 0.2 (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 2 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Distance (miles) | 0.036 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Garnet St/Smith St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B61 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.031 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 0.43 |
| P.S. 58 The Carroll | 8 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 751 | 0.43 |
| International School of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 369 | 0.14 |
| International School of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 369 | 0.14 |
| International School of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.14 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| International School of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 369 | 0.14 |
| International School of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.14 |
| Pave Academy Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-8 | 473 | 0.33 |
| Hannah Senesh Community Day School | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 231 | 0.38 |
| Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie | 6 | No | Public | 6-12 | 671 | 0.40 |
| 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 | 0.40 |
| Summit Academy Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 203 | 0.44 |
| Al-Madinah School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 790 | 0.51 |
| BASIS Independent Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 907 | 0.58 |
| New Dawn Charter High School | 2 | No | Charter | 9-12 | 233 | 0.72 |
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Here are the neighbors for 488 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Garnet St, Brooklyn | 2,993 | 04/10/2019 | $1,325,000 |
| 484 Smith St, Brooklyn | 1,874 | 10/30/2025 | |
| 59 Garnet St, Brooklyn | 12/04/2018 | $650,000 | |
| 55 Garnet St, Brooklyn | 4,497 | 02/17/2010 | |
| 545 Court St, Brooklyn | 2,530 | 03/03/1982 | |
| 480 Smith St, Brooklyn | 1,874 | 10/30/2025 | |
| 190 W 9th St, Brooklyn | 2,280 | 09/20/2007 | |
| 188 W 9th St, Brooklyn | 3,746 | 12/21/2023 | $2,225,000 |
| 35 Garnet St, Brooklyn | 3,456 | 04/16/2019 | $1,550,000 |
| 547 Court St, Brooklyn | 1,462 | 05/10/2016 | |
| 51 Garnet St, Brooklyn | 11,474 | 05/19/2006 | |
| 194 W 9th St, Brooklyn | 2,160 | 03/11/2019 | $1,100,000 |
| 192 W 9th St, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 08/06/2021 | $2,400,000 |
| 33 Garnet St, Brooklyn | 4,059 | 01/18/1990 | |
| 200 W 9th St, Brooklyn | 5,664 | 06/05/1979 | |
| 198 W 9th St, Brooklyn | 5,664 | 03/24/2017 | |
| 39 Garnet St, Brooklyn | 2,520 | 01/18/1989 | |
| 482 Smith St, Brooklyn | 1,874 | 10/30/2025 | |
| 196 W 9th St, Brooklyn | 2,280 | 04/27/1988 |
