| Primary address | 256 Van Brunt Street |
| Neighborhood | Red Hook |
| Zip code | 11231 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 00517-0036 |
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| Purchase date | 01/12/2023 |
| Purchase price | $2,032,500 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $3,616 |
| Lot sqft | 1,605 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Three Families (C0)
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| Building sqft | 2,142 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Frontage(s) | Van Brunt Street (wide) |
| School district | 15 |
| Community district | 6 |
| Closest police station | 0.51 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.16 Miles |
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256 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1899 and has a total of 2,142 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 256 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $126,240, the tax amount paid for 256 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is $3,611. For the next year, the tax amount for 256 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is estimated at $3,616.
When was 256 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 last sold and what was the last sale price?256 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was last sold in 01/12/2023 for $2,032,500.
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 256 Van Brunt 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: | $3,611 |
| Estimated property tax: | $3,616 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $2,104,000 |
| Assessed value: | $126,240 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 256 Van Brunt 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $2,104,000 | $126,240 | $18,200 | 19.843% | $3,611 | $3,611 | +4.56% |
| 2024/25 | $2,475,000 | $148,500 | $17,196 | 20.085% | $3,454 | $3,454 | +1.05% |
| 2023/24 | $2,187,000 | $131,220 | $17,017 | 20.085% | $3,418 | $3,418 | +4.63% |
| 2022/23 | $2,054,000 | $123,240 | $16,085 | 20.309% | $3,267 | $3,267 | +7.74% |
| 2021/22 | $1,912,000 | $114,720 | $15,190 | 19.963% | $3,032 | $3,032 | -5.01% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | AE (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 1 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Distance (miles) | 0.728 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Van Brunt St/Verona St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B61 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.029 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 15 Patrick F Daly | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 381 | 0.29 |
| P.S. 15 Patrick F Daly | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 381 | 0.29 |
| Red Hook Neighborhood School | 6 | No | Public | 1-6 | 89 | 0.30 |
| Brooklyn New School-PS 146 (The) | 7 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 649 | 0.39 |
| Brooklyn New School-PS 146 (The) | 7 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 649 | 0.39 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Summit Academy Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 203 | 0.30 |
| Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie | 6 | No | Public | 6-12 | 671 | 0.39 |
| Pave Academy Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-8 | 473 | 0.42 |
| BASIS Independent Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 907 | 0.52 |
| International School of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.65 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Summit Academy Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 203 | 0.30 |
| South Brooklyn Community High School | 1 | No | Public | 9-12 | 103 | 0.31 |
| Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie | 6 | No | Public | 6-12 | 671 | 0.39 |
| BASIS Independent Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 907 | 0.52 |
| Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School | 8 | No | Public | 9-12 | 331 | 0.88 |
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Here are the neighbors for 256 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 Verona St, Brooklyn | 08/29/2023 | ||
| 223 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn | 5,500 | 02/05/1987 | |
| 270 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn | 4,320 | 08/29/2023 | |
| 219 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn | 2,250 | 11/27/2012 | $387,402 |
| 79 Commerce St, Brooklyn | 2,016 | 05/26/1992 | |
| 246 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn | 2,028 | 12/03/2013 | $925,000 |
| 258 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn | 2,142 | 06/08/2010 | $443,044 |
| 225 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 06/08/2015 | $3,000,000 |
| 250 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn | 3,425 | 11/02/2020 | |
| 221 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn | 5,500 | 07/12/2005 | |
| 252 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn | 3,105 | 03/04/2016 | |
| 238 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn | 3,240 | ||
| 234 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn | 2,247 | 04/24/1990 | |
| 244 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn | 1,938 | 03/11/2023 | |
| 236 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 08/07/1991 | |
| 274 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn | 08/29/2023 | ||
| 77 Commerce St, Brooklyn | 2,816 | 08/30/1996 | |
| 242 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn | 2,278 | 01/15/2025 | $2,165,000 |
| 254 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn | 3,960 | 03/04/2016 | |
| 248 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn | 2,023 | 04/09/2024 | $1,000,000 |
