| Primary address | 491 3rd Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Gowanus |
| Zip code | 11215 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01015-0002 |
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| Purchase date | 03/01/2006 |
| Purchase price | $600,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $4,436 |
| Lot sqft | 1,278 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Three Families (C0) |
| Building sqft | 2,920 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Frontage(s) | 3 Avenue (wide) |
| School district | 15 |
| Community district | 6 |
| Closest police station | 0.95 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.25 Miles |
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491 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1901 and has a total of 2,920 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 491 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $142,020, the tax amount paid for 491 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is $4,436. For the next year, the tax amount for 491 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is estimated at $4,436.
When was 491 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 last sold?491 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was last sold in 05/22/2008.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01/2006 | $600,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 491 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $4,436 |
| Estimated property tax: | $4,436 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $2,367,000 |
| Assessed value: | $142,020 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 491 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | $2,367,000 | $142,020 | $22,356 | 19.843% | $4,436 | $4,436 | -0.40% |
| 2024/25 | $2,263,000 | $135,780 | $22,176 | 20.085% | $4,454 | $4,454 | +6.00% |
| 2023/24 | $2,729,000 | $163,740 | $20,921 | 20.085% | $4,202 | $4,202 | +4.82% |
| 2022/23 | $2,449,000 | $146,940 | $19,739 | 20.309% | $4,009 | $4,009 | +7.79% |
| 2021/22 | $2,277,000 | $136,620 | $18,630 | 19.963% | $3,719 | $3,719 | -5.14% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 5 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Station lines | F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | 3 Av/10 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B37 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.046 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 124 Silas B Dutcher | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 329 | 0.20 |
| P.S. 124 Silas B Dutcher | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 329 | 0.20 |
| St. Thomas Aquinas School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.19 |
| St. Thomas Aquinas School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.19 |
| Maurice Sendak Community School | 8 | No | Public | K-5 | 211 | 0.21 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas Aquinas School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.19 |
| Al-Madinah School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 790 | 0.33 |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | 7 | No | Public | 6-8 | 1,026 | 0.40 |
| Hellenic Classical Charter School | 10 | No | Charter | PK, K-8 | 483 | 0.51 |
| AL-Noor School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 630 | 0.54 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Al-Madinah School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 790 | 0.33 |
| AL-Noor School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 630 | 0.54 |
| Al-Noor School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 654 | 0.54 |
| John Jay School for Law | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 461 | 0.69 |
| Millennium Brooklyn High School | 10 | No | Public | 9-12 | 721 | 0.69 |
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Here are the neighbors for 491 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 483 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,880 | 02/05/2004 | $190,000 |
| 489 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 7,598 | 12/23/2024 | $7,249,986 |
| 485 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,880 | 01/11/2010 | $588,000 |
| 151 11th St, Brooklyn | 2,310 | 12/01/2011 | $669,500 |
| 477 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,210 | 03/05/1998 | |
| 147 11th St, Brooklyn | 8,750 | 09/16/2015 | $999,950 |
| 494 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 1,632 | 07/06/1988 | |
| 475 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,720 | 09/14/2022 | $1,900,000 |
| 129 11th St, Brooklyn | 7,650 | 12/31/2025 | $2,400,000 |
| 155 11th St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 01/06/2011 | |
| 479 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,840 | 10/12/2006 | |
| 218 10th St, Brooklyn | 1,996 | 03/04/2025 | $962,010 |
| 139 11th St, Brooklyn | 29,100 | 01/24/2017 | |
| 157 11th St, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 04/01/2018 | |
| 473 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 3,514 | 12/14/2012 | $900,000 |
| 149 11th St, Brooklyn | 2,310 | 09/21/2018 | $1,830,000 |
| 153 11th St, Brooklyn | 2,100 | 09/02/1975 | |
| 481 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,130 | 07/17/2019 | |
| 220 10th St, Brooklyn | 1,980 | 01/23/2012 | $550,000 |
| 179 11th St, Brooklyn | 2,664 | 02/28/1997 |
