| Primary address | 638 56th Street |
| Neighborhood | Sunset Park |
| Zip code | 11220 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 00841-0022 |
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| Purchase date | 12/22/2011 |
| Purchase price | $960,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $9,564 |
| Lot sqft | 2,003 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Four Families (C3) |
| Building sqft | 3,564 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Frontage(s) | 56 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | 6 Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 20 |
| Community district | 7 |
| Closest police station | 0.59 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.26 Miles |
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638 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1901 and has a total of 3,564 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 638 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $406,800, the tax amount paid for 638 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is $8,835. For the next year, the tax amount for 638 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is estimated at $9,564.
When was 638 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 last sold and what was the last sale price?638 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was last sold in 12/22/2011 for $960,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 4 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2011 | $960,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 638 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: | $8,835 |
| Estimated property tax: | $9,564 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $904,000 |
| Assessed value: | $406,800 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 638 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | $904,000 | $406,800 | $71,029 | 12.439% | $9,120 | $8,835 | -0.68% |
| 2024/25 | $753,000 | $338,850 | $71,169 | 12.5% | $9,165 | $8,896 | +3.54% |
| 2023/24 | $698,000 | $314,100 | $68,725 | 12.502% | $8,882 | $8,592 | +10.49% |
| 2022/23 | $855,000 | $384,750 | $63,393 | 12.267% | $8,070 | $7,776 | +8.75% |
| 2021/22 | $684,000 | $307,800 | $58,450 | 12.235% | $7,452 | $7,151 | +7.93% |
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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) | 0.352 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | 60 ST/7 Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.189 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 503 The School Of Discovery | 4 | Yes | Public | K-5 | 630 | 0.46 |
| Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 214 | 0.18 |
| Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 214 | 0.18 |
| LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-3 | 387 | 0.23 |
| BROOKLYN RISE CHARTER SCHOOL | 5 | No | Charter | K-3 | 210 | 0.30 |
| 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 | 0.52 |
| Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 214 | 0.18 |
| Bay Ridge Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 99 | 0.37 |
| Saint Agatha School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 193 | 0.43 |
| Al Madrasa Al Islamiya | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.55 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Bais Chaya Esther | NR | No | Private | PK-11 | 207 | 0.56 |
| Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 702 | 0.59 |
| Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha | NR | No | Private | 0 | 0.62 | |
| Congregation Biz Dushinsky | NR | No | Private | 60 | 0.67 | |
| High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology | 6 | No | Public | 9-12 | 1,273 | 0.69 |
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Here are the neighbors for 638 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 654 56th St, Brooklyn | 2,376 | 09/12/2022 | |
| 5601 6th Ave, Brooklyn | 8,556 | 03/31/2023 | $2,960,000 |
| 642 56th St, Brooklyn | 2,376 | 11/03/2025 | $1,956,000 |
| 630 56th St, Brooklyn | 3,225 | 09/12/1994 | |
| 650 56th St, Brooklyn | 3,564 | 01/15/2019 | $1,400,000 |
| 634 56th St, Brooklyn | 3,225 | 05/09/2007 | $180,000 |
| 628 56th St, Brooklyn | 3,162 | 03/11/2024 | $1,649,000 |
| 624 56th St, Brooklyn | 3,148 | 01/20/2024 | |
| 618 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,458 | 03/23/2015 | |
| 614 56th St, Brooklyn | 2,080 | 10/19/1998 | |
| 626 56th St, Brooklyn | 3,162 | 08/08/2011 | $888,000 |
| 646 56th St, Brooklyn | 3,564 | 01/23/2020 | $1,580,000 |
| 662 56th St, Brooklyn | 3,564 | 07/02/2025 | $1,930,000 |
| 636 56th St, Brooklyn | 3,393 | 10/28/2021 | |
| 658 56th St, Brooklyn | 3,564 | 11/30/2016 | |
| 660 56th St, Brooklyn | 3,564 | 03/28/2025 | |
| 640 56th St, Brooklyn | 3,564 | 03/08/2021 | $500,000 |
| 652 56th St, Brooklyn | 3,564 | 12/03/2014 | $990,000 |
| 648 56th St, Brooklyn | 3,564 | 10/18/2012 | |
| 5605 6th Ave, Brooklyn | 5,010 | 02/11/2010 | $975,000 |
