| Primary address | 238 Van Buren Street |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11221 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01614-0036 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $182 |
| Lot sqft | 200 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Garage - Residential Tax Class 1 (G0) |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Structure type | Tc 1 garage |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Year built | 1931 |
| Frontage(s) | Van Buren Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Lafayette Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| Zoning | Register |
| School district | 16 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.39 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.14 Miles |
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238 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931.
What is the assessed value of 238 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,224, the tax amount paid for 238 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $172. For the next year, the tax amount for 238 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is estimated at $182.
When was 238 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold?238 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 02/10/1988.
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Access detailed property tax data for 238 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $173 |
| Estimated property tax: | $182 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $20,400 |
| Assessed value: | $1,224 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 238 Van Buren Street, 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 | $20,400 | $1,224 | $870 | 19.843% | $173 | $173 | -1.09% |
| 2024/25 | $19,000 | $1,140 | $869 | 20.085% | $175 | $175 | +1.05% |
| 2023/24 | $18,000 | $1,080 | $860 | 20.085% | $173 | $173 | +4.49% |
| 2022/23 | $16,930 | $1,016 | $814 | 20.309% | $165 | $165 | +8.05% |
| 2021/22 | $16,000 | $960 | $768 | 19.963% | $153 | $153 | +0.28% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Line | B15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.035 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.19 |
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.19 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.19 |
| Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 | 9 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 232 | 0.20 |
| P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 60 | 0.20 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.19 |
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.19 |
| Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 | 9 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 232 | 0.20 |
| Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid | 3 | No | Public | 6-8 | 100 | 0.21 |
| The Co-Op School | NR | No | Private | K-7 | 118 | 0.25 |
| 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 | 0.88 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.19 |
| Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School | 2 | No | Charter | 9-12 | 236 | 0.21 |
| The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 190 | 0.21 |
| Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn | 6 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 558 | 0.37 |
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Here are the neighbors for 238 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn | 2,352 | 03/04/2016 | $1,250,000 |
| 236 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 2,454 | 05/15/2020 | |
| 232 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 1,454 | 10/05/2021 | |
| 230 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 3,272 | ||
| 218 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 3,420 | 08/27/2025 | |
| 182 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn | 2,280 | 08/26/2008 | $650,000 |
| 184 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn | 2,280 | 08/03/2006 | |
| 178 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn | 1,520 | 05/18/2012 | $570,000 |
| 222 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 3,420 | 10/21/2024 | $2,735,000 |
| 180 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn | 3,040 | 01/28/2022 | |
| 787 Greene Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 07/28/2004 | |
| 781 Greene Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 07/22/2020 | |
| 224 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 3,420 | 08/25/2005 | $593,000 |
| 789 Greene Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 11/22/2016 | |
| 234 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 2,454 | 11/14/2005 | |
| 785 Greene Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 03/06/2014 | |
| 783 Greene Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 04/10/2024 | |
| 228 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 3,240 | 12/22/2006 | |
| 226 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 2,430 | 10/07/2005 | |
| 220 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 3,420 | 02/21/2012 | $743,600 |
