| Primary address | 897 Jefferson Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11221 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01485-0069 |
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| Purchase date | 02/14/2006 |
| Purchase price | $550,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,025 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Three Families (C0)
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| Building sqft | 3,000 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Frontage | Jefferson Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Ralph Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 16 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.19 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.63 Miles |
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897 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1910 and has a total of 3,000 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 897 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $90,000, the tax amount paid for 897 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $4,990.
When was 897 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the last sale price?897 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 02/14/2006 for $550,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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| Sale date | Sale price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2006 | $550,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 897 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2026-2027 |
| Property tax: | $4,990 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,500,000 |
| Assessed value: | $90,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 897 Jefferson 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 | $1,365,000 | $81,900 | $25,148 | 19.843% | $4,990 | $4,990 | -0.36% |
| 2024/25 | $1,387,000 | $83,220 | $24,936 | 20.085% | $5,008 | $5,008 | +5.94% |
| 2023/24 | $1,453,000 | $87,180 | $23,538 | 20.085% | $4,728 | $4,728 | +4.80% |
| 2022/23 | $1,161,000 | $69,660 | $22,213 | 20.309% | $4,511 | $4,511 | +7.82% |
| 2021/22 | $1,273,000 | $76,380 | $20,957 | 19.963% | $4,184 | $4,184 | -5.13% |
The complete history of permits filed for 897 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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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 (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 150 | 0.13 |
| P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 150 | 0.13 |
| P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 227 | 0.09 |
| P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 227 | 0.09 |
| Excellence Girls Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,050 | 0.13 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excellence Girls Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,050 | 0.13 |
| Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 610 | 0.24 |
| Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 472 | 0.28 |
| Charles Churn Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.37 |
| St. Marks Lutheran Schools | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.44 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| Excellence Girls Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,050 | 0.13 |
| Brooklyn High School Law And Tech | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 549 | 0.15 |
| Charles Churn Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.37 |
| Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 370 | 0.64 |
| EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 445 | 0.65 |
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Here are the neighbors for 897 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 887 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 3,784 | 06/12/2007 | |
| 57 Howard Ave, Brooklyn | 04/06/1984 | ||
| 919 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 2,001 | 11/28/2011 | $350,000 |
| 899 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 3,342 | 07/09/2012 | |
| 891 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 3,219 | 12/04/2019 | |
| 59 Howard Ave, Brooklyn | 04/06/1984 | ||
| 41 Howard Ave, Brooklyn | 50,000 | ||
| 915 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 2,001 | 05/14/2021 | $1,750,000 |
| 1042 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 4,875 | 06/27/2006 | $1 |
| 903 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 3,300 | 07/11/2025 | $1,200,000 |
| 909 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 5,022 | 01/07/2013 | $600,000 |
| 917 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 2,097 | 10/23/2018 | $1,715,000 |
| 905 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 3,300 | 05/24/2021 | |
| 883 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 01/19/1995 | |
| 893 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 3,342 | ||
| 889 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 3,300 | 12/12/1993 | |
| 907 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 3,219 | 09/06/2017 | $1,150,000 |
| 895 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 3,342 | 02/23/2022 | |
| 901 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 3,300 | 05/20/1998 | |
| 911 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 5,022 | 12/15/2017 | $3,089,909 |
