491 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 Property Information
491 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 491 Brooklyn Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Wingate |
| Zip code | 11225 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01323-0002 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 491 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn
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| Purchase date | 01/06/2003 |
| Purchase price | $250,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $5,296 |
Lot & Building Information for 491 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,108 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | City Residence One Family (A4)
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| Building sqft | 1,320 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Frontage(s) | Brooklyn Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Lefferts Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
Area Overview
| School district | 17 |
| Community district | 9 |
| Closest police station | 0.14 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.43 Miles |
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Other Property Data for 491 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn
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About 491 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn
491 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,320 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 491 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $69,300, the tax amount paid for 491 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 is $5,268. For the next year, the tax amount for 491 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 is estimated at $5,296.
When was 491 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 last sold and what was the last sale price?491 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was last sold in 01/06/2003 for $250,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
Ownership Information for 491 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn
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Past Sales & Property History for 491 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2003 | $250,000 | Register | Register |
Title Documents for 491 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn
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Property Taxes for 491 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $5,269 |
| Estimated property tax: | $5,296 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,155,000 |
| Assessed value: | $69,300 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Assessment History for 491 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 491 Brooklyn 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $1,155,000 | $69,300 | $26,551 | 19.843% | $5,550 | $5,269 | +4.72% |
| 2024/25 | $912,000 | $54,720 | $25,048 | 20.085% | $5,300 | $5,031 | +6.61% |
| 2023/24 | $1,076,000 | $64,560 | $23,495 | 20.085% | $5,000 | $4,719 | +5.48% |
| 2022/23 | $1,031,000 | $61,860 | $22,028 | 20.309% | $4,770 | $4,474 | +1.93% |
| 2021/22 | $1,079,000 | $64,740 | $21,986 | 19.963% | $4,677 | $4,389 | -4.77% |
Permits for 491 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn
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No recorded permits for this property.
Wingate Residential Market Stats
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Risk
| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
Transportation
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| Station lines | 2-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.279 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Empire Bl/Brooklyn Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B43 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.083 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 161 | 0.28 |
| P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 161 | 0.28 |
| Beth Rivkah Elementary School | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 1,156 | 0.05 |
| Our Lady of Grace School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.21 |
| Our Lady of Grace School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.21 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Ms 61 Gladstone H Atwell | 5 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 361 | 0.18 |
| Beth Rivkah Elementary School | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 1,156 | 0.05 |
| Our Lady of Grace School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.21 |
| St. Francis of Assisi School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 216 | 0.22 |
| Darchai Menachem School-Boys | NR | No | Private | 3-12 | 106 | 0.24 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Bnos Chomesh | NR | No | Private | 10-12 | 37 | 0.21 |
| Bnos Chomesh Academy | NR | No | Private | 10-12 | 39 | 0.21 |
| Bnos Chomesh Academy | NR | No | Private | 10-12 | 39 | 0.21 |
| Darchai Menachem School-Boys | NR | No | Private | 3-12 | 106 | 0.24 |
| High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow | 5 | No | Public | 8-12 | 452 | 0.27 |
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Neighbors for 491 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn
Here are the neighbors for 491 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
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| 486 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn | 113,952 | 06/22/1981 | |
| 489 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn | 1,320 | 06/05/2020 | $15,000 |
| 442 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 3,008 | 08/19/2011 | $665,000 |
| 483 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn | 1,320 | 07/10/2023 | |
| 477 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn | 1,320 | 12/22/2011 | $470,000 |
| 495 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn | 1,320 | 09/17/2021 | $825,000 |
| 474 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn | 63,767 | 01/01/2005 | |
| 444 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 3,008 | 02/15/2022 | |
| 436 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 3,008 | 02/04/2013 | |
| 473 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn | 1,320 | 04/26/2018 | |
| 485 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn | 1,320 | 02/18/1981 | |
| 475 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn | 1,320 | 12/08/2004 | |
| 469 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn | 1,452 | 10/28/2013 | $450,000 |
| 467 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn | 1,320 | 06/05/2024 | |
| 465 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn | 1,320 | 04/12/2019 | |
| 415 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn | 113,700 | 03/30/2006 | $7,400,000 |
| 450 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 3,008 | 10/25/1994 | |
| 448 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 3,008 | 01/31/2026 | |
| 438 Sterling St, Brooklyn | 3,008 | 10/30/2023 | |
| 481 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn | 1,320 | 07/10/2023 |