| Primary address | 487 Madison Street |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11221 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01639-0073 |
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| Purchase date | 01/28/2005 |
| Purchase price | $760,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $4,930 |
| Lot sqft | 1,800 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Three Families (C0) |
| Building sqft | 3,024 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Frontage(s) | Madison Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Marcus Garvey Boulevard |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 16 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.35 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.16 Miles |
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487 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899 and has a total of 3,024 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 487 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $99,660, the tax amount paid for 487 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $4,926. For the next year, the tax amount for 487 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is estimated at $4,930.
When was 487 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the last sale price?487 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 01/28/2005 for $760,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 487 Madison 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: | $4,926 |
| Estimated property tax: | $4,930 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,661,000 |
| Assessed value: | $99,660 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 487 Madison 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 | $1,661,000 | $99,660 | $24,827 | 19.843% | $4,926 | $4,926 | -0.20% |
| 2024/25 | $1,661,000 | $99,660 | $24,576 | 20.085% | $4,936 | $4,936 | +5.86% |
| 2023/24 | $1,740,000 | $104,400 | $23,216 | 20.085% | $4,663 | $4,663 | +4.73% |
| 2022/23 | $1,679,000 | $100,740 | $21,924 | 20.309% | $4,453 | $4,453 | +7.71% |
| 2021/22 | $1,639,000 | $98,340 | $20,707 | 19.963% | $4,134 | $4,134 | -5.05% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | Throop Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | A-C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.455 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Marcus Garvey Bl/Madison St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.053 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 0.20 |
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.20 |
| The Co-Op School | NR | No | Private | K-7 | 118 | 0.09 |
| P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 119 | 0.15 |
| P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 119 | 0.15 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op School | NR | No | Private | K-7 | 118 | 0.09 |
| Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn | 6 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 558 | 0.15 |
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.20 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.20 |
| Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School | 7 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 342 | 0.32 |
| 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 | 0.63 |
| Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn | 6 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 558 | 0.15 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.20 |
| Mount Pleasant Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.33 |
| Mt Pleasant Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 10 | 0.35 |
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Here are the neighbors for 487 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 271 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn | 2,280 | 07/08/1980 | |
| 267 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn | 2,880 | 09/23/2010 | $497,740 |
| 544 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,565 | 12/26/1989 | |
| 497 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,360 | 08/13/2025 | $2,375,000 |
| 501 Madison St, Brooklyn | 2,520 | 04/28/2021 | |
| 485 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,024 | 10/12/2022 | $1,800,000 |
| 483 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,024 | 03/28/2019 | $1,440,000 |
| 479 Madison St, Brooklyn | 2,304 | 10/09/2015 | |
| 499 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,360 | 02/04/2015 | $1,250,000 |
| 481 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,024 | 09/12/2024 | $1,600,000 |
| 477 Madison St, Brooklyn | 2,304 | 03/11/2023 | |
| 473 Madison St, Brooklyn | 8,976 | 08/12/2005 | $1,185,000 |
| 273 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn | 9,120 | 02/06/2003 | $1 |
| 489 Madison St, Brooklyn | 2,100 | 09/30/2019 | $10 |
| 491 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,360 | 12/18/2024 | $2,995,000 |
| 507 Madison St, Brooklyn | 2,520 | 10/07/2014 | $10 |
| 493 Madison St, Brooklyn | 1,809 | 02/15/2019 | |
| 495 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,360 | 05/16/2019 | $1,620,000 |
| 503 Madison St, Brooklyn | 2,520 | 09/16/2024 | $2,450,000 |
| 505 Madison St, Brooklyn | 2,520 | 02/14/2020 |
