| Primary address | 640 Franklin Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Crown Heights |
| Zip code | 11238 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01149-0054 |
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| Purchase date | 05/02/2006 |
| Purchase price | $322,941 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $473 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 421 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Miscellaneous One Family (A9)
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| Building sqft | 838 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Part |
| Year built | 1950 |
| Year last altered | 2002 |
| Frontage | Franklin Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | St Marks Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 17 |
| Community district | 8 |
| Closest police station | 0.90 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.33 Miles |
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640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1950 and has a total of 838 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $64,020, the tax amount paid for 640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is $446.
When was 640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold and what was the last sale price?640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold in 05/02/2006 for $322,941.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2006 | $322,941 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $447 |
| Estimated property tax: | $473 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,067,000 |
| Assessed value: | $64,020 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 640 Franklin 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 | $1,067,000 | $64,020 | $2,251 | 19.843% | $447 | $447 | +4.65% |
| 2024/25 | $965,000 | $57,900 | $2,125 | 20.085% | $427 | $427 | +5.99% |
| 2023/24 | $1,118,000 | $67,080 | $2,005 | 20.085% | $403 | $403 | -1.10% |
| 2022/23 | $916,000 | $54,960 | $2,005 | 20.309% | $407 | $407 | +2.57% |
| 2021/22 | $746,000 | $44,760 | $1,987 | 19.963% | $397 | $397 | +0.56% |
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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 to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 275 | 0.21 |
| Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 275 | 0.21 |
| Friends of Crown Heights #2 | NR | No | Private | K | 0 | 0.15 |
| Explore Exceed Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 429 | 0.21 |
| The Co-op School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-5 | 0 | 0.28 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebbetts Field Middle School | 6 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 123 | 0.82 |
| Explore Exceed Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 429 | 0.21 |
| Brooklyn Jesuit Prep School | NR | No | Private | 5-8 | 87 | 0.28 |
| P.S. 138 | 6 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 414 | 0.30 |
| Elijah Stroud Middle School | 5 | No | Public | 6-8 | 121 | 0.31 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Acorn Community High School | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 107 | 0.33 |
| GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 217 | 0.33 |
| Gotham Professional Arts Academy | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 179 | 0.33 |
| Aspirations Diploma Plus High School | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 199 | 0.47 |
| W E B Dubois Academic High School | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 114 | 0.48 |
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Here are the neighbors for 640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 648 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 3,300 | 02/23/2015 | $575,000 |
| 525 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn | 11,969 | 07/28/2025 | $1,000 |
| 521 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn | 39,313 | 09/12/2013 | |
| 942 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 5,700 | 05/18/2017 | $3,700,000 |
| 912 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 10,200 | 10/17/2013 | $330,000 |
| 505 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn | 99,821 | 10/11/2011 | $4,500,000 |
| 650 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 3,300 | 09/30/2005 | $640,000 |
| 636 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 5,766 | 06/21/2001 | |
| 644 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 3,246 | 10/31/2013 | $825,000 |
| 489 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn | 4,760 | 06/24/2021 | $22,072,796 |
| 922 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 2,000 | 03/26/2013 | $150,000 |
| 910 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 11/22/1974 | ||
| 938 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 4,914 | 10/23/1968 | |
| 916 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 8,774 | 06/27/2016 | $1,800,000 |
| 914 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 4,080 | 03/19/2014 | |
| 646 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 3,900 | 06/06/1997 | |
| 652 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 2,494 | 08/28/1984 | |
| 515 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn | 7,320 | 06/24/2021 | $22,072,796 |
| 924 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 18,536 | 12/27/1990 | |
| 634 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 5,766 | 06/30/2017 | $3,475,528 |
