| Primary address | 281 Buffalo Avenue |
| Secondary address | 281 Rear Buffalo Ave |
| Neighborhood | Crown Heights |
| Zip code | 11213 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01393-0009 |
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| Purchase date | 07/27/2022 |
| Purchase price | $1,800,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $5,220 |
| Lot sqft | 3,176 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Brick (B1) |
| Building sqft | 2,944 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Detached, frame garage |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Frontage(s) | Buffalo Avenue (wide) |
| School district | 17 |
| Community district | 8 |
| Closest police station | 0.42 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.41 Miles |
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281 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 was built in 1930 and has a total of 2,944 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 281 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $62,580, the tax amount paid for 281 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 is $5,217. For the next year, the tax amount for 281 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 is estimated at $5,220.
When was 281 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 last sold and what was the last sale price?281 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 was last sold in 07/27/2022 for $1,800,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 281 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $5,218 |
| Estimated property tax: | $5,220 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,043,000 |
| Assessed value: | $62,580 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 Buffalo 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 | $1,043,000 | $62,580 | $26,296 | 19.843% | $5,218 | $5,218 | -0.25% |
| 2024/25 | $1,108,000 | $66,480 | $26,045 | 20.085% | $5,231 | $5,231 | +5.98% |
| 2023/24 | $1,341,000 | $80,460 | $24,576 | 20.085% | $4,936 | $4,936 | +4.69% |
| 2022/23 | $1,229,000 | $73,740 | $23,216 | 20.309% | $4,715 | $4,715 | +7.72% |
| 2021/22 | $1,034,000 | $62,040 | $21,924 | 19.963% | $4,377 | $4,377 | -5.09% |
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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 | Rutland Rd & E. 98th St at NW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.306 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Eastern Py/Buffalo Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.036 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 191 Paul Robeson | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 158 | 0.19 |
| P.S. 191 Paul Robeson | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 158 | 0.19 |
| The Cathedral School Of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK-5 | 16 | 0.21 |
| The Cathedral School Of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK-5 | 16 | 0.21 |
| P.S. 189 Lincoln Terrace | 6 | No | Public | K-8 | 903 | 0.27 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 189 Lincoln Terrace | 6 | No | Public | K-8 | 903 | 0.27 |
| Ms 394 | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 247 | 0.29 |
| Explore Empower Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 430 | 0.29 |
| Congregation Ohr Menachem | NR | No | Private | PK, K-7 | 0 | 0.31 |
| Ronald Edmonds Learning Center Ii | 6 | No | Public | 6-8 | 135 | 0.38 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Boys and Girls High School | 2 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 403 | 0.74 |
| New Visions AIM Charter High School I | 1 | No | Charter | 9-12 | 154 | 0.21 |
| Brownsville Academy High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 77 | 0.21 |
| Brooklyn Ascend Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,376 | 0.56 |
| Yeshiva Beis Chaya Mushka | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.66 |
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Here are the neighbors for 281 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1560 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn | 2,240 | 03/05/2008 | |
| 1261 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn | 2,887 | 08/17/2021 | $1,100,000 |
| 1574 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn | 3,344 | 09/28/1977 | |
| 1576 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn | 3,344 | 07/20/2020 | |
| 1588 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn | 1,200 | 01/23/2025 | $600,000 |
| 1225 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn | 23,712 | 11/28/2012 | |
| 1556 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn | 2,480 | 12/16/2002 | |
| 1564 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn | 3,344 | 07/24/2017 | |
| 1568 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn | 3,344 | 02/05/2014 | |
| 1291 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn | 26,800 | 03/06/1997 | |
| 1237 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn | 50,306 | 01/17/2018 | $4,560,000 |
| 1263 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn | 2,656 | 07/13/2007 | |
| 285 Buffalo Ave, Brooklyn | 3,036 | 05/06/1994 | |
| 1267 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn | 2,420 | 12/31/2012 | $700,000 |
| 279 Buffalo Ave, Brooklyn | 2,896 | 10/01/2024 | $1,950,000 |
| 1570 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn | 3,344 | 06/18/2024 | |
| 1580 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn | 3,344 | 04/26/2010 | |
| 1265 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn | 2,512 | 08/05/1993 |
