| Primary address | 540 Prospect Avenue |
| Secondary address | 540 Garage Prospect Ave |
| Neighborhood | Windsor Terrace |
| Zip code | 11215 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 00871-0033 |
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| Purchase date | 10/22/2024 |
| Purchase price | $2,945,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,500 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Brick (B1)
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| Building sqft | 3,400 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Detached, frame garage |
| Year built | 1925 |
| Frontage | Culver/ 6 Avenue Line (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Prospect Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 15 |
| Community district | 7 |
| Closest police station | 1.07 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.49 Miles |
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540 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1925 and has a total of 3,400 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 540 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $257,820, the tax amount paid for 540 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is $11,942.
When was 540 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 last sold and what was the last sale price?540 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was last sold in 10/22/2024 for $2,945,000.
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 540 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2026-2027 |
| Property tax: | $11,943 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $4,297,000 |
| Assessed value: | $257,820 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 Prospect Avenue, 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 | $4,292,000 | $257,520 | $57,392 | 19.843% | $11,388 | $11,388 | -0.58% |
| 2024/25 | $3,861,000 | $231,660 | $57,034 | 20.085% | $11,455 | $11,455 | +4.46% |
| 2023/24 | $3,520,000 | $211,200 | $54,598 | 20.085% | $10,966 | $10,966 | +6.20% |
| 2022/23 | $2,996,000 | $179,760 | $50,843 | 20.309% | $10,622 | $10,326 | +6.18% |
| 2021/22 | $3,184,000 | $191,040 | $48,715 | 19.963% | $10,012 | $9,725 | -0.44% |
The complete history of permits filed for 540 Prospect Avenue, 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): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| Windsor Terrace School (The) | 8 | Yes | Public | K-5 | 413 | 0.21 |
| Holy Name Of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 239 | 0.14 |
| Holy Name Of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 239 | 0.14 |
| St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 186 | 0.15 |
| St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 186 | 0.15 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Name Of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 239 | 0.14 |
| St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 186 | 0.15 |
| Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | 6-8 | 310 | 0.16 |
| MS 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation | 9 | No | Public | 6-8 | 344 | 0.16 |
| Jhs 88 Peter Rouget | 6 | No | Public | 6-8 | 1,024 | 0.46 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| Mesilas Bais Yaakov | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 260 | 0.27 |
| P.S. 53 | NR | No | Public | K-12 | 410 | 0.46 |
| Yeshiva Machzikel Hadas | NR | No | Private | 12 | 0 | 0.61 |
| International Christian School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 85 | 0.65 |
| Brooklyn Prospect Charter School | NR | No | Charter | 8-12 | 677 | 0.66 |
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Here are the neighbors for 540 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 559 17th St, Brooklyn | 3,553 | 12/04/2025 | $2,850,000 |
| 555 17th St, Brooklyn | 4,659 | 08/01/2006 | $1,000,000 |
| 545 17th St, Brooklyn | 3,780 | 12/20/2019 | |
| 536 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn | 2,730 | 12/24/2020 | $2,300,000 |
| 532 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn | 4,860 | 01/09/2026 | $3,150,000 |
| 516 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn | 2,772 | 04/23/2009 | $870,000 |
| 538 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn | 2,730 | 10/28/2014 | |
| 534 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn | 2,874 | 10/21/2002 | |
| 542 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn | 2,730 | 04/10/2023 | |
| 553 17th St, Brooklyn | 4,752 | 12/12/2018 | |
| 551 17th St, Brooklyn | 3,420 | 03/03/2006 | $650,000 |
| 526 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn | 1,404 | 05/31/2011 | $850,000 |
| 520 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn | 2,250 | 01/09/1987 | |
| 514 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn | 2,250 | 11/30/2005 | |
| 548 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn | 3,060 | 04/10/2023 | |
| 557 17th St, Brooklyn | 4,666 | 12/04/2025 | $2,850,000 |
| 546 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn | 2,880 | 06/09/2017 | |
| 549 A 17th St, Brooklyn | 4,830 | 06/11/1993 | |
| 524 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn | 2,250 | 04/28/1999 | |
| 522 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn | 2,250 | 11/07/1990 |
