| Primary address | 256 53rd Street |
| Neighborhood | Sunset Park |
| Zip code | 11220 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 00813-0030 |
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| Purchase date | 04/30/2016 |
| Purchase price | $409,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $4,879 |
| Lot sqft | 2,003 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Three Families (C0) |
| Building sqft | 3,072 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Composition |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Frontage(s) | 53 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | 3 Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 20 |
| Community district | 7 |
| Closest police station | 0.55 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.22 Miles |
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256 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1901 and has a total of 3,072 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 256 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $69,660, the tax amount paid for 256 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is $4,720. For the next year, the tax amount for 256 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is estimated at $4,879.
When was 256 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 last sold and what was the last sale price?256 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was last sold in 04/30/2016 for $409,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2016 | $409,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 256 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $4,720 |
| Estimated property tax: | $4,879 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,161,000 |
| Assessed value: | $69,660 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 256 53rd 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 | $1,161,000 | $69,660 | $23,789 | 19.843% | $4,720 | $4,720 | -1.20% |
| 2024/25 | $1,362,000 | $81,720 | $23,789 | 20.085% | $4,778 | $4,778 | +3.43% |
| 2023/24 | $1,302,000 | $78,120 | $22,999 | 20.085% | $4,619 | $4,619 | +4.76% |
| 2022/23 | $1,066,000 | $63,960 | $21,712 | 20.309% | $4,409 | $4,409 | +7.79% |
| 2021/22 | $1,074,000 | $64,440 | $20,491 | 19.963% | $4,091 | $4,091 | -1.94% |
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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 to Subway
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Bus Routes
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| Name | 3 Av/54 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B37 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.054 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset School of Cultural Learning | NR | Yes | Public | K-2 | 152 | 0.30 |
| P.S. 503 The School Of Discovery | 4 | Yes | Public | K-5 | 630 | 0.32 |
| Al Madrasa Al Islamiya | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 164 | 0.05 |
| Al Madrasa Al Islamiya | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 164 | 0.05 |
| Al Madrasa Al Islamiya | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.08 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhs 220 John J Pershing | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 1,229 | 0.95 |
| Al Madrasa Al Islamiya | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 164 | 0.05 |
| Al Madrasa Al Islamiya | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.08 |
| MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD | 8 | No | Public | 6-8 | 445 | 0.30 |
| Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 214 | 0.56 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology | 6 | No | Public | 9-12 | 1,273 | 0.73 |
| P.S. 371 Lillian L Rashkis | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 209 | 0.83 |
| Sunset Park High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 1,418 | 0.94 |
| Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 702 | 1.06 |
| Bay Ridge Preparatory School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 375 | 1.13 |
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Here are the neighbors for 256 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260 53rd St, Brooklyn | 1,809 | 12/17/2013 | $560,000 |
| 268 53rd St, Brooklyn | 1,785 | 05/10/2012 | $385,000 |
| 5304 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 4,600 | 04/19/1966 | |
| 262 53rd St, Brooklyn | 1,809 | 12/15/2017 | |
| 234 53rd St, Brooklyn | 2,472 | 04/18/2005 | $525,000 |
| 5302 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 3,933 | 12/12/2014 | $900,000 |
| 252 53rd St, Brooklyn | 3,072 | 02/19/2019 | $1,300,000 |
| 230 53rd St, Brooklyn | 4,320 | 03/10/2003 | $360,000 |
| 228 53rd St, Brooklyn | 4,320 | 12/09/2014 | $825,000 |
| 270 53rd St, Brooklyn | 1,849 | 08/15/2024 | $738,000 |
| 238 53rd St, Brooklyn | 4,000 | 02/17/2023 | $4,600,000 |
| 264 53rd St, Brooklyn | 1,785 | 08/29/1996 | |
| 258 53rd St, Brooklyn | 1,809 | 12/11/2017 | |
| 266 53rd St, Brooklyn | 1,785 | 04/22/2024 | $850,000 |
| 244 53rd St, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 07/24/2024 | |
| 250 53rd St, Brooklyn | 5,508 | 06/29/2020 | $1,440,000 |
| 232 53rd St, Brooklyn | 2,472 | 02/14/2007 | |
| 224 53rd St, Brooklyn | 4,320 | 12/13/2016 | $1,300,000 |
| 272 53rd St, Brooklyn | 1,873 | 02/27/2014 | $540,000 |
| 240 53rd St, Brooklyn | 4,000 | 07/24/2024 |
