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197 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 Property Information

197 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 197 Lefferts Avenue
Neighborhood Prospect - Lefferts Gardens
Zip code 11225
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01319-0064

Sales & Tax Overview for 197 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 197 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Property type Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sqft 2,144
Building dimensions 20 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Row
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1901
Frontage Lefferts Avenue (wide)
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Zoning & Use for 197 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 17
Community district 9
Closest police station 0.37 Miles
Closest fire station 0.15 Miles

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Other Property Data for 197 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

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About 197 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 197 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

197 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was built in 1901 and has a total of 2,144 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 197 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $145,260, the tax amount paid for 197 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 is $7,829.

When was 197 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 last sold?

197 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was last sold in 11/12/1996.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 197 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 197 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 197 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/06/2011 - R
08/23/2011 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2011082300415001)
08/31/2011 - R
08/11/2011 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2011081800414001)
08/09/2011 - R
07/25/2011 - D
Mortgage
(2011080201194001)
08/03/2011 - R
07/25/2011 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2011072501013001)
09/07/2007 - R
08/28/2007 - D
Mortgage
(2007083001213001)
10/26/2004 - R
09/29/2004 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004092901978001)
11/05/2004 - R
09/14/2004 - D
Mortgage
(2004102200060001)
09/15/2003 - R
02/14/2003 - D
Mortgage
(2003080500759001)
06/02/1999 - R Mortgage
(3850006624885)
06/02/1999 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3460006626946)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 197 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $7,829
Tax assessor's market value: $2,421,000
Assessed value: $145,260

Assessment History for 197 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 197 Lefferts 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 $2,360,000 $141,600 $37,224 19.843% $7,386 $7,386 +0.63%
2024/25 $1,883,000 $112,980 $36,547 20.085% $7,340 $7,340 +4.91%
2023/24 $1,664,000 $99,840 $34,836 20.085% $6,997 $6,997 -1.10%
2022/23 $1,362,000 $81,720 $34,836 20.309% $7,075 $7,075 +7.78%
2021/22 $1,266,000 $75,960 $32,879 19.963% $6,564 $6,564 +0.55%

Permits for 197 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Prospect - Lefferts Gardens Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$981,500
17.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$948
-5.1% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Nostrand Ave & Sterling St at NW Corner
Station lines 2-5
Distance (miles) 0.207
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 161 The Crown 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 291 0.37
P.S. 161 The Crown 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 291 0.37
Educational Inst Oholei Torah NR No Private PK-12 1,202 0.19
Educational Inst Oholei Torah NR No Private PK-12 1,202 0.19
Lefferts Garden Montessori NR No Private 39 0.24

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ms 61 Gladstone H Atwell 5 Yes Public 6-8 361 0.34
Educational Inst Oholei Torah NR No Private PK-12 1,202 0.19
Lefferts Garden Montessori NR No Private 39 0.24
Ebbetts Field Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 123 0.31
St. Francis of Assisi School NR No Private PK-8 216 0.31

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Educational Inst Oholei Torah NR No Private PK-12 1,202 0.19
Lefferts Garden Montessori NR No Private 39 0.24
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools NR No Private PK-12 0 0.36
Beth Rivka High School NR No Private 9-12 504 0.36
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 7 No Public 6-12 1,351 0.37

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Neighbors for 197 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 197 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
193 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,160 11/30/2021 $1,600,000
173 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,160 08/17/2021
199 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,144 07/20/1999
426 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 10/09/2025 $1,785,000
185 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,160 03/30/2026
203 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,144 09/11/2025 $2,220,000
428 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn 4,256 03/02/2007 $600,000
195 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,144 11/01/2024 $2,300,000
187 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,160 06/22/2022 $1,913,514
215 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,160 12/07/2015
183 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,144 12/31/1987
422 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 12/15/2022
181 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,144 11/01/2017 $1,300,000
207 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,160 03/13/2006 $583,000
209 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,160 08/03/1995
177 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,160 10/08/1976
191 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,160 06/30/1966
205 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,160 04/24/2020 $1,355,000
175 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,144 08/14/2024 $1,625,000
211 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,160 12/14/2012
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