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497 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 497 St Johns Pl

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Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

3,275

Sale price

$1,200,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
497 St Johns Place
Alternate address(es)
497 Rear St Johns Pl
ZIP code
11238
Neighborhood
Prospect Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01174-0048

Owner

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sq. ft.
2,500
Building dimensions
25 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
3
Year built
1910
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Built-In Garage
Sales
Sale date
02/27/2009
Sale price
$1,200,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,987
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
St Johns Place (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 131 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,275

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
17
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.83 Miles
Closest fire station
0.01 Miles

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Ownership information for 497 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 497 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/27/2009 $1,200,000 XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/08/2024 - R
12/06/2023 - D
Deed
(2024010500430001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
03/23/2009 - R
03/12/2009 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2009031700086001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/06/2009 - R
02/27/2009 - D
Deed
(2009022500429001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
08/22/2006 - R
07/15/2006 - D
Mortgage
(2006071800264001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
09/21/2004 - R
09/02/2004 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004090201543001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
10/08/2003 - R
06/16/2003 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003062701377001)
08/07/2003 - R
04/15/2003 - D
Mortgage
(2003060600739001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
11/29/2001 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3700007904870)
XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
03/19/2001 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3540007563154)
03/14/2001 - R Mortgage
(3070007556107)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 497 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$6,987
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,155,000
Assessed value
$129,300

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $1,986,000 $119,160 $35,184 19.843% $6,982 $6,982 +3.47%
2024/25 $1,899,000 $113,940 $33,594 20.085% $7,016 $6,747 +6.43%
2023/24 $1,903,000 $114,180 $31,563 20.085% $6,621 $6,339 +5.32%
2022/23 $2,085,000 $125,100 $29,638 20.309% $6,316 $6,019 +8.06%
2021/22 $1,775,000 $106,500 $27,902 19.963% $5,858 $5,570 -5.17%
2020/21 $2,152,000 $129,120 $27,910 21.045% $6,170 $5,874 +0.13%
2019/20 $2,245,000 $134,700 $27,712 21.167% $6,162 $5,866 +7.81%
2018/19 $2,839,000 $170,340 $26,009 20.919% $5,746 $5,441 +9.19%
2017/18 $1,978,000 $118,680 $24,445 20.385% $5,283 $4,983 +8.84%
2016/17 $1,814,000 $108,840 $22,902 19.991% $4,888 $4,578 +2.45%

Permit information for 497 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/18/2024 Alteration
06/25/2024 Alteration
06/11/2024 Alteration
03/27/2018 Alteration
03/13/2018 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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Prospect Heights residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,277,500

23.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,509

4.6% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Washington Ave & Eastern Pkwy at NW Corner
Station lines
2-3
Distance (miles)
0.178

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 550 0.11
P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 550 0.11
Brooklyn Jesuit Prep School NR No Private 5-8 87 0.06
St. Francis De Sales School NR No Private PK-8 63 0.19
St. Francis De Sales School NR No Private PK-8 63 0.19
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School 4 No Public PK, K-5 275 0.25
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School 4 No Public PK, K-5 275 0.25
Explore Exceed Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 429 0.25
Full Gospel Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-5 54 0.31
Full Gospel Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-5 54 0.31
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Elijah Stroud Middle School 5 Yes Public 6-8 121 0.11
Brooklyn Jesuit Prep School NR No Private 5-8 87 0.06
St. Francis De Sales School NR No Private PK-8 63 0.19
Explore Exceed Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 429 0.25
German School Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 195 0.42
Carmel Christian School NR No Private K-9 51 0.42
Carmel Christian School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.44
Is 340 7 No Public 6-8 150 0.48
P.S. 138 6 No Public PK, K-8 414 0.52
Ebbetts Field Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 123 0.61
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment 3 No Public 9-12 265 0.25
High School For Global Citizenship 4 No Public 9-12 221 0.25
International High School at Prospect Heights 1 No Public 9-12 272 0.25
Brooklyn School For Music And Theater 4 No Public 9-12 223 0.25
Clara Barton High School 2 No Public 9-12 1,178 0.31
Acorn Community High School NR No Public 9-12 107 0.35
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY NR No Public 9-12 217 0.35
Gotham Professional Arts Academy NR No Public 9-12 179 0.35
ASPIRATIONS DIPLOMA PLUS HIGH SCHOOL NR No Public 9-12 143 0.40
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School NR No Public 9-12 199 0.42

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 497 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 497 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 497 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

497 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 2,500 square feet.

When was 497 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold and what was the sale price?

497 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold on 02/27/2009 for $1,200,000.

What is the assessed value of 497 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

497 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $129,300.

What are the property taxes for 497 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 497 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $6,986.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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