| Primary address | 538 Lexington Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11221 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01624-0011 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $3,070 |
| Lot sqft | 1,600 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Converted from One Family (B3) |
| Building sqft | 2,400 |
| 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(s) | Lexington Avenue (wide) |
| School district | 16 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.28 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.25 Miles |
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538 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899 and has a total of 2,400 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 538 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $102,720, the tax amount paid for 538 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $2,788. For the next year, the tax amount for 538 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is estimated at $3,070.
When was 538 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold?538 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 12/13/2002.
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 538 Lexington 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: | $2,789 |
| Estimated property tax: | $3,070 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,712,000 |
| Assessed value: | $102,720 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 Lexington 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 | $1,712,000 | $102,720 | $14,055 | 19.843% | $3,071 | $2,789 | +4.58% |
| 2024/25 | $1,352,000 | $81,120 | $13,278 | 20.085% | $2,936 | $2,667 | +1.85% |
| 2023/24 | $1,478,000 | $88,680 | $13,037 | 20.085% | $2,900 | $2,618 | +5.79% |
| 2022/23 | $1,272,000 | $76,320 | $12,188 | 20.309% | $2,772 | $2,475 | +8.23% |
| 2021/22 | $1,353,000 | $81,180 | $11,456 | 19.963% | $2,574 | $2,287 | -5.39% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Distance (miles) | 0.58 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Marcus Garvey Bl/Lexington Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| The Co-Op School | NR | No | Private | K-7 | 118 | 0.11 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.19 |
| Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 | 9 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 232 | 0.21 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op School | NR | No | Private | K-7 | 118 | 0.11 |
| 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 | 0.21 |
| Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn | 6 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 558 | 0.22 |
| 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 | 0.79 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.19 |
| Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn | 6 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 558 | 0.22 |
| The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 190 | 0.34 |
| Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School | 2 | No | Charter | 9-12 | 236 | 0.34 |
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Here are the neighbors for 538 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 552 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,001 | 02/01/2023 | |
| 857 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 9,104 | 12/12/2024 | $2,475,000 |
| 885 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 09/15/2022 | |
| 548 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,001 | 06/21/2013 | $645,000 |
| 853 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 34,453 | 08/01/2019 | $3,850,000 |
| 542 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,011 | 06/08/2020 | $920,000 |
| 542 A Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,001 | 06/27/1997 | |
| 554 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,001 | 03/19/2018 | |
| 843 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 41,201 | 04/30/2015 | $3,000,000 |
| 263 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn | |||
| 546 A Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,001 | 04/23/2021 | |
| 550 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,001 | 09/08/2009 | $236,000 |
| 891 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 1,100 | 10/28/1999 | |
| 544 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,001 | 05/31/2017 | $1,315,000 |
| 546 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,001 | 03/19/2010 | $430,000 |
| 841 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 11/05/1999 | |
| 881 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 24,940 | 08/09/2011 | $315,000 |
| 1276 Broadway, Brooklyn | 4,626 | 10/22/1998 | |
| 540 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 06/27/2016 | $1,340,000 |
