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281 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 Property Information

281 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 281 Lefferts Avenue
Neighborhood Prospect - Lefferts Gardens
Zip code 11225
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01320-0060

Sales & Tax Overview for 281 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 10/22/2021
Purchase price $1,600,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 281 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Property type Three Families (C0)
Building sqft 2,108
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 1910
Frontage Lefferts Avenue (wide)
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Zoning & Use for 281 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 17
Community district 9
Closest police station 0.23 Miles
Closest fire station 0.15 Miles

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About 281 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 281 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

281 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was built in 1910 and has a total of 2,108 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 281 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $134,280, the tax amount paid for 281 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 is $8,591.

When was 281 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 last sold and what was the last sale price?

281 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was last sold in 10/22/2021 for $1,600,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 281 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 281 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/22/2021 $1,600,000

Title Documents for 281 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/24/2023 - R
10/16/2023 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2023102300305001)
11/04/2021 - R
10/22/2021 - D
Mortgage
(2021102900297002)
11/04/2021 - R
10/22/2021 - D
Deed
(2021102900297001)
10/25/2016 - R
09/23/2016 - D
Deed
(2016102401211001)
03/01/2006 - R
02/09/2006 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006021302139001)
01/02/1997 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3070005469407)
05/11/1981 - D
05/11/1981 - R
Landmark Designation
(38130123600911)
09/04/1969 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(36930035901011)
09/04/1969 - R Mortgage
(36930035901006)
09/04/1969 - R Deed
(36930035901004)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 281 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $8,591
Tax assessor's market value: $2,238,000
Assessed value: $134,280

Assessment History for 281 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,702,000 $102,120 $43,282 19.843% $8,588 $8,588 +4.69%
2024/25 $1,627,000 $97,620 $40,846 20.085% $8,204 $8,204 +0.81%
2023/24 $1,438,000 $86,280 $40,519 20.085% $8,138 $8,138 +4.83%
2022/23 $1,177,000 $70,620 $38,227 20.309% $7,764 $7,764 +7.78%
2021/22 $1,264,000 $75,840 $36,080 19.963% $7,203 $7,203 -5.11%

Permits for 281 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/06/2024 Alteration
11/10/2023 Alteration
06/02/2023 Alteration
03/28/2023 Alteration
03/28/2023 Alteration
03/03/2023 Alteration
01/18/2023 Alteration type 2
05/27/2022 Alteration
02/02/2022 Alteration
01/14/2022 Alteration
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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) 0.071
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.62
P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.62
St. Francis of Assisi School NR No Private PK-8 216 0.17
St. Francis of Assisi School NR No Private PK-8 216 0.17
Montessori School Of Lefferts Garden Ii NR No Private PK-5 78 0.25

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 0.20
St. Francis of Assisi School NR No Private PK-8 216 0.17
Lefferts Garden Montessori NR No Private 39 0.25
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools NR No Private PK-12 0 0.26
Success Academy Crown Heights 9 No Charter K-8 787 0.27

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lefferts Garden Montessori NR No Private 39 0.25
Beth Rivka High School NR No Private 9-12 504 0.26
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools NR No Private PK-12 0 0.26
Educational Inst Oholei Torah NR No Private PK-12 1,202 0.29
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 7 No Public 6-12 1,351 0.31

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Neighbors for 281 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 281 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
287 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,096 10/10/2016 $1,220,000
305 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,475 02/25/2026
277 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,108 11/30/2016 $1,400,000
285 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 3,144 12/18/2024 $1,785,000
297 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,108 02/10/2018
299 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,635 05/24/2023
289 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,096 09/16/2024 $324,800
293 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,108 11/14/2024 $2,600,000
275 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,108 03/08/2010 $485,000
271 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 1,408 03/01/2022 $329,925
269 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,108 04/18/2023 $2,550,000
301 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,108 01/28/2005
279 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,108 05/08/2013 $799,000
261 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,108 01/04/2025
259 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,096 10/08/2015
291 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,096 04/23/2025
307 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,475 03/25/2010
267 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,108 01/11/2002
273 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 1,408 06/16/2021 $1,549,995
263 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,108 03/17/2017 $10
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