| Primary address | 257 Rockaway Avenue |
| Secondary address | 257 Garage Rockaway Ave |
| Neighborhood | Ocean Hill |
| Zip code | 11233 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01455-0005 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $2,618 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 3,524 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Frame (B2)
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| Building sqft | 1,440 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Attached garage |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Frontage(s) | Rockaway Avenue (wide) Eastern Parkway (narrow) |
| School district | 23 |
| Community district | 16 |
| Closest police station | 0.20 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.25 Miles |
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257 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,440 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 257 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $34,620, the tax amount paid for 257 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is $2,618. For the next year, the tax amount for 257 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is estimated at $2,618.
When was 257 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold?257 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold in 01/07/2000.
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 257 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $2,619 |
| Estimated property tax: | $2,618 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $577,000 |
| Assessed value: | $34,620 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 257 Rockaway 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 | $577,000 | $34,620 | $13,198 | 19.843% | $2,901 | $2,619 | -0.44% |
| 2024/25 | $559,000 | $33,540 | $13,097 | 20.085% | $2,900 | $2,631 | +6.93% |
| 2023/24 | $677,000 | $40,620 | $12,248 | 20.085% | $2,741 | $2,460 | +5.92% |
| 2022/23 | $613,000 | $36,780 | $11,436 | 20.309% | $2,619 | $2,323 | +8.33% |
| 2021/22 | $473,000 | $28,380 | $10,742 | 19.963% | $2,432 | $2,144 | -5.42% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Name | Rockaway Av/Eastern Py | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B60 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Ark Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | K-6 | 14 | 0.08 |
| Ark Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | K-5 | 60 | 0.10 |
| Achievement First Brownsville Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,057 | 0.14 |
| P.S. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz | 6 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 330 | 0.25 |
| P.S. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz | 6 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 330 | 0.25 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Achievement First Brownsville Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,057 | 0.14 |
| Brownsville Collaborative Middle School | 8 | No | Public | 6-8 | 279 | 0.25 |
| P.S. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 280 | 0.26 |
| Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,202 | 0.26 |
| P.S. Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer | 7 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 296 | 0.30 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Brooklyn Collegiate A College Board School | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 413 | 0.14 |
| Achievement First Brownsville Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,057 | 0.14 |
| Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,202 | 0.26 |
| Charles Churn Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 117 | 0.30 |
| Eagle Academy for Young Men II | 6 | No | Public | 6-12 | 599 | 0.42 |
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Here are the neighbors for 257 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1593 E New York Ave, Brooklyn | 3,457 | ||
| 259 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn | 1,440 | 04/10/2019 | |
| 1645 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn | 3,280 | 04/29/2025 | |
| 1651 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn | 3,280 | 03/28/2023 | $150,000 |
| 2154 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 2,046 | 04/19/2021 | |
| 251 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn | 3,815 | 05/14/2015 | $699,999 |
| 2148 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 11/30/2004 | $20,000 | |
| 261 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn | 1,395 | 05/05/2014 | $465,000 |
| 1637 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn | 6,720 | 09/27/2002 | |
| 1589 E New York Ave, Brooklyn | 04/27/1989 | ||
| 1647 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn | 3,280 | 01/21/2022 | |
| 2130 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 9,584 | 02/06/2007 | $1,191,100 |
| 2140 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 11,981 | 08/31/2018 | |
| 2156 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 07/09/2009 | ||
| 1631 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn | 6,720 | 06/28/2010 | $425,000 |
| 1639 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn | 6,720 | 11/08/2001 | |
| 1653 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn | 02/06/2024 | $100 | |
| 1760 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn | 14,020 | 11/05/2015 | $7,576,597 |
| 1641 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn | 3,280 | 11/13/2021 |
