| Primary address | 979 Putnam Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11221 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01483-0051 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $3,045 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,750 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
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| Building sqft | 2,364 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Frontage | Putnam Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Ralph Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 16 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.17 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.62 Miles |
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979 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899 and has a total of 2,364 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 979 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $85,680, the tax amount paid for 979 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $3,045. For the next year, the tax amount for 979 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is estimated at $3,045.
When was 979 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold?979 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 04/14/2023.
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 979 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $3,045 |
| Estimated property tax: | $3,045 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,428,000 |
| Assessed value: | $85,680 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 979 Putnam 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 | $1,428,000 | $85,680 | $15,346 | 19.843% | $3,327 | $3,045 | -0.58% |
| 2024/25 | $1,680,000 | $100,800 | $15,249 | 20.085% | $3,332 | $3,063 | +6.97% |
| 2023/24 | $1,508,000 | $90,480 | $14,255 | 20.085% | $3,144 | $2,863 | +5.71% |
| 2022/23 | $1,234,000 | $74,040 | $13,336 | 20.309% | $3,005 | $2,708 | +8.25% |
| 2021/22 | $1,353,000 | $81,180 | $12,532 | 19.963% | $2,789 | $2,502 | -5.36% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 150 | 0.14 |
| P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 150 | 0.14 |
| Excellence Girls Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,050 | 0.14 |
| P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 227 | 0.15 |
| P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 227 | 0.15 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excellence Girls Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,050 | 0.14 |
| Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 610 | 0.22 |
| Charles Churn Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.34 |
| Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 472 | 0.35 |
| St. Marks Lutheran Schools | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.39 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Brooklyn High School Law And Tech | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 549 | 0.08 |
| Excellence Girls Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,050 | 0.14 |
| Charles Churn Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.34 |
| Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 370 | 0.61 |
| EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 445 | 0.63 |
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Here are the neighbors for 979 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 971 A Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,364 | 01/08/2014 | $860,000 |
| 971 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,364 | 09/01/2017 | $1,125,000 |
| 908 Madison St, Brooklyn | 05/19/1989 | ||
| 981 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,364 | 03/16/2017 | |
| 910 Madison St, Brooklyn | 07/07/1970 | ||
| 991 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 02/06/2025 | $1,102,400 |
| 904 Madison St, Brooklyn | 2,900 | 03/25/2015 | $11,146 |
| 977 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,911 | 06/21/2024 | $980,000 |
| 975 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,364 | 04/20/2011 | |
| 965 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 11,700 | 08/24/2005 | $695,000 |
| 983 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,364 | 12/05/2018 | |
| 987 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 3,750 | 02/05/2001 | |
| 989 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 3,750 | 10/10/2013 | $540,000 |
| 967 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 7,000 | 04/30/2013 | |
| 963 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,100 | 12/27/2016 | |
| 981 A Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,364 | ||
| 973 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,364 | 09/30/2004 | $75,000 |
| 969 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 7,000 | 02/10/2016 | $148,592 |
| 961 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 12/07/1977 | |
| 906 Madison St, Brooklyn | 2,268 | 08/26/2014 | $715,000 |
