| Primary address | 257 Sterling Street |
| Neighborhood | Prospect - Lefferts Gardens |
| Zip code | 11225 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01315-0064 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $6,140 |
| Lot sqft | 2,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | City Residence One Family (A4) |
| Building sqft | 1,648 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Frontage(s) | Sterling Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Empire Boulevard |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 17 |
| Community district | 9 |
| Closest police station | 0.24 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.19 Miles |
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257 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was built in 1910 and has a total of 1,648 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 257 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $111,840, the tax amount paid for 257 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 is $5,747. For the next year, the tax amount for 257 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 is estimated at $6,140.
When was 257 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 last sold?257 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was last sold in 02/18/2000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 257 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $5,747 |
| Estimated property tax: | $6,140 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,864,000 |
| Assessed value: | $111,840 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 257 Sterling Street, 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 | $1,864,000 | $111,840 | $28,963 | 19.843% | $6,557 | $5,747 | +3.26% |
| 2024/25 | $1,709,000 | $102,540 | $27,711 | 20.085% | $6,317 | $5,566 | +0.22% |
| 2023/24 | $1,739,000 | $104,340 | $27,651 | 20.085% | $6,317 | $5,554 | +3.55% |
| 2022/23 | $1,423,000 | $85,380 | $26,408 | 20.309% | $6,104 | $5,363 | +4.10% |
| 2021/22 | $1,406,000 | $84,360 | $25,806 | 19.963% | $5,826 | $5,152 | +0.93% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | Nostrand Ave & Sterling St at NW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | 2-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.077 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Line | B49 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.072 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 161 | 0.65 |
| P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 161 | 0.65 |
| St. Francis of Assisi School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 216 | 0.22 |
| St. Francis of Assisi School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 216 | 0.22 |
| Associated Beth Rivkah Schools | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 0 | 0.23 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms 61 Gladstone H Atwell | 5 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 361 | 0.21 |
| St. Francis of Assisi School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 216 | 0.22 |
| Associated Beth Rivkah Schools | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 0 | 0.23 |
| Educational Inst Oholei Torah | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,202 | 0.24 |
| Success Academy Crown Heights | 9 | No | Charter | K-8 | 787 | 0.24 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Beth Rivka High School | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 504 | 0.23 |
| Associated Beth Rivkah Schools | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 0 | 0.23 |
| Educational Inst Oholei Torah | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,202 | 0.24 |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | 7 | No | Public | 6-12 | 1,351 | 0.27 |
| Lefferts Garden Montessori | NR | No | Private | 39 | 0.29 |
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Here are the neighbors for 257 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 1,680 | 06/28/2021 | $2,150,000 |
| 259 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 1,648 | 03/14/2024 | |
| 265 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 2,472 | 06/17/2010 | $605,000 |
| 273 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 1,680 | 06/24/2025 | |
| 261 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 1,680 | 09/05/2003 | $490,000 |
| 275 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 2,472 | 03/10/2000 | |
| 281 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 1,648 | 02/06/1991 | |
| 253 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 1,680 | 03/25/2019 | |
| 245 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 1,648 | 07/10/1975 | |
| 271 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 1,680 | 09/12/1979 | |
| 249 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 1,680 | 07/17/2024 | |
| 235 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 1,648 | 09/24/2015 | $1,890,000 |
| 251 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 1,680 | 09/06/1995 | |
| 247 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 1,648 | 02/27/2004 | $395,000 |
| 269 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 1,680 | 07/30/2004 | |
| 241 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 1,680 | 12/27/1996 | |
| 233 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 1,696 | 09/05/2019 | $1,400,000 |
| 277 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 1,648 | 10/18/1996 | |
| 237 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 1,648 | 03/12/2015 | |
| 263 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 1,680 | 06/21/2005 | $716,500 |
