159 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information
159 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 159 Underhill Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Prospect Heights |
| Zip code | 11238 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01166-0011 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 159 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn
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| Purchase date | 07/10/2012 |
| Purchase price | $1,750,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $11,483 |
Lot & Building Information for 159 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn
| Lot sqft | 1,680 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Three Families (C0) |
| Building sqft | 3,536 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Frontage(s) | Underhill Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | St Johns Place |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
Area Overview
| School district | 13 |
| Community district | 8 |
| Closest police station | 0.53 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.27 Miles |
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Other Property Data for 159 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn
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About 159 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn
159 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1899 and has a total of 3,536 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $201,000, the tax amount paid for 159 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is $10,863. For the next year, the tax amount for 159 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is estimated at $11,483.
When was 159 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold and what was the last sale price?159 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold in 07/10/2012 for $1,750,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
Ownership Information for 159 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn
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Past Sales & Property History for 159 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2012 | $1,750,000 | Register | Register |
Title Documents for 159 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn
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Property Taxes for 159 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $10,864 |
| Estimated property tax: | $11,483 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $3,350,000 |
| Assessed value: | $201,000 |
Assessment History for 159 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Underhill 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 | $3,350,000 | $201,000 | $54,748 | 19.843% | $10,864 | $10,864 | +4.72% |
| 2024/25 | $3,203,000 | $192,180 | $51,649 | 20.085% | $10,374 | $10,374 | +5.99% |
| 2023/24 | $3,930,000 | $235,800 | $48,730 | 20.085% | $9,787 | $9,787 | -1.10% |
| 2022/23 | $3,449,000 | $206,940 | $48,730 | 20.309% | $9,897 | $9,897 | +2.80% |
| 2021/22 | $2,930,000 | $175,800 | $48,226 | 19.963% | $9,627 | $9,627 | +0.27% |
Permits for 159 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn
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Prospect Heights Residential Market Stats
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Risk
| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
Transportation
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| Station lines | 2-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Washington Av/Prospect Pl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B45 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.136 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 732 | 0.18 |
| P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 732 | 0.18 |
| Luria Academy of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 244 | 0.19 |
| Luria Academy of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 244 | 0.19 |
| P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud | 8 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 550 | 0.24 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Is 340 | 7 | No | Public | 6-8 | 150 | 0.19 |
| Luria Academy of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 244 | 0.19 |
| Elijah Stroud Middle School | 5 | No | Public | 6-8 | 121 | 0.24 |
| Explore Exceed Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 429 | 0.33 |
| Brooklyn Jesuit Prep School | NR | No | Private | 5-8 | 87 | 0.34 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 217 | 0.30 |
| Acorn Community High School | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 107 | 0.30 |
| Gotham Professional Arts Academy | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 179 | 0.30 |
| Berkeley Carroll School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 977 | 0.41 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 265 | 0.47 |
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Neighbors for 159 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn
Here are the neighbors for 159 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn | 3,536 | 12/10/2019 | |
| 155 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn | 3,536 | 06/28/2022 | $3,200,000 |
| 366 Park Pl, Brooklyn | 3,316 | 12/05/2018 | $2,975,000 |
| 160 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn | 3,040 | 04/12/2002 | |
| 175 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn | 2,691 | 11/01/2002 | |
| 361 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn | 8,736 | 07/06/1989 | |
| 374 Park Pl, Brooklyn | 3,316 | 03/27/2008 | |
| 161 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn | 3,536 | 05/20/1999 | |
| 167 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn | 3,536 | 02/06/2024 | $2,995,000 |
| 372 Park Pl, Brooklyn | 2,346 | 10/20/1998 | |
| 376 Park Pl, Brooklyn | 3,316 | 09/16/1999 | |
| 163 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn | 3,536 | 04/05/2001 | |
| 153 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn | 4,288 | 11/25/2020 | |
| 364 Park Pl, Brooklyn | 3,496 | 03/11/1997 | |
| 370 Park Pl, Brooklyn | 3,496 | 04/06/2009 | $1,200,000 |
| 165 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn | 3,536 | 09/29/1994 | |
| 169 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn | 3,536 | 04/18/2025 | $3,100,000 |
| 368 Park Pl, Brooklyn | 3,496 | 12/21/2010 | $1,320,000 |
| 171 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn | 2,691 | 07/26/2000 | |
| 173 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn | 3,536 | 06/27/2007 | $1,400,000 |