| Primary address | 245 56th Street |
| Neighborhood | Sunset Park |
| Zip code | 11220 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 00829-0057 |
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| Purchase date | 07/31/2023 |
| Purchase price | $845,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $3,881 |
| Lot sqft | 2,003 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
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| Building sqft | 1,546 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Aluminum/vinyl |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Frontage(s) | 56 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | 3 Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 20 |
| Community district | 7 |
| Closest police station | 0.44 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.29 Miles |
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245 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1910 and has a total of 1,546 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 245 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $70,740, the tax amount paid for 245 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is $3,881. For the next year, the tax amount for 245 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is estimated at $3,881.
When was 245 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 last sold and what was the last sale price?245 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was last sold in 07/31/2023 for $845,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 245 56th 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: | $3,881 |
| Estimated property tax: | $3,881 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,179,000 |
| Assessed value: | $70,740 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 245 56th 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 | $1,179,000 | $70,740 | $19,561 | 19.843% | $3,881 | $3,881 | +4.54% |
| 2024/25 | $943,000 | $56,580 | $18,486 | 20.085% | $3,713 | $3,713 | +9.58% |
| 2023/24 | $1,035,000 | $62,100 | $16,870 | 20.085% | $3,670 | $3,388 | +5.55% |
| 2022/23 | $881,000 | $52,860 | $15,807 | 20.309% | $3,507 | $3,210 | +8.20% |
| 2021/22 | $827,000 | $49,620 | $14,861 | 19.963% | $3,254 | $2,967 | -5.32% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Distance (miles) | 0.234 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | 55 ST/3 Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 0.18 |
| P.S. 503 The School Of Discovery | 4 | Yes | Public | K-5 | 630 | 0.23 |
| Al Madrasa Al Islamiya | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 164 | 0.15 |
| Al Madrasa Al Islamiya | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 164 | 0.15 |
| Al Madrasa Al Islamiya | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.18 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Jhs 220 John J Pershing | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 1,229 | 1.00 |
| Al Madrasa Al Islamiya | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 164 | 0.15 |
| Al Madrasa Al Islamiya | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.18 |
| MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD | 8 | No | Public | 6-8 | 445 | 0.19 |
| Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 214 | 0.52 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Fort Hamilton High School | 4 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 3,925 | 1.64 |
| High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology | 6 | No | Public | 9-12 | 1,273 | 0.62 |
| P.S. 371 Lillian L Rashkis | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 209 | 0.95 |
| Bay Ridge Preparatory School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 375 | 1.02 |
| Xaverian High School | NR | No | Private | 6-12 | 1,537 | 1.05 |
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Here are the neighbors for 245 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 253 56th St, Brooklyn | 2,232 | 08/12/2015 | |
| 247 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,546 | 02/13/2007 | $500,000 |
| 233 56th St, Brooklyn | 4,400 | 02/24/1988 | |
| 259 56th St, Brooklyn | 2,472 | 08/05/2008 | |
| 263 56th St, Brooklyn | 12/19/1990 | ||
| 225 56th St, Brooklyn | 3,705 | 08/05/2009 | |
| 320 55th St, Brooklyn | 1,980 | 10/15/2018 | |
| 322 55th St, Brooklyn | 2,646 | 06/14/2007 | $540,000 |
| 257 56th St, Brooklyn | 2,232 | 05/12/2005 | |
| 269 56th St, Brooklyn | 3,705 | 01/01/2016 | |
| 318 55th St, Brooklyn | 2,592 | 03/05/1982 | |
| 221 56th St, Brooklyn | 3,705 | 01/25/2005 | $605,000 |
| 324 55th St, Brooklyn | 1,976 | 05/28/2025 | |
| 249 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,750 | 10/20/2004 | |
| 251 56th St, Brooklyn | 2,232 | 04/26/2006 | $360,000 |
| 261 56th St, Brooklyn | 2,128 | 12/19/1990 | |
| 243 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,546 | 08/06/1998 | |
| 231 56th St, Brooklyn | 3,705 | 02/22/2016 | |
| 314 55th St, Brooklyn | 2,224 | 11/01/2024 | |
| 265 56th St, Brooklyn | 3,705 | 09/07/2000 |
