| Primary address | 685 Madison Street |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11221 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01642-0083 |
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| Purchase date | 03/14/2014 |
| Purchase price | $825,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $5,048 |
| Lot sqft | 1,667 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Brick (B1) |
| Building sqft | 1,902 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Artificial MS |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Year last altered | 2014 |
| Frontage(s) | Madison Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Malcolm X Boulevard |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 16 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.28 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.38 Miles |
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685 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899 and has a total of 1,902 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 685 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $74,220, the tax amount paid for 685 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $4,786. For the next year, the tax amount for 685 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is estimated at $5,048.
When was 685 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the last sale price?685 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 03/14/2014 for $825,000.
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 685 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: | $4,786 |
| Estimated property tax: | $5,048 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,237,000 |
| Assessed value: | $74,220 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 685 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 | $1,237,000 | $74,220 | $24,120 | 19.843% | $4,786 | $4,786 | +2.62% |
| 2024/25 | $1,183,000 | $70,980 | $23,222 | 20.085% | $4,664 | $4,664 | +7.30% |
| 2023/24 | $1,339,000 | $80,340 | $21,642 | 20.085% | $4,628 | $4,347 | +3.28% |
| 2022/23 | $1,174,000 | $70,440 | $20,724 | 20.309% | $4,505 | $4,209 | +6.69% |
| 2021/22 | $1,274,000 | $76,440 | $19,763 | 19.963% | $4,233 | $3,945 | +42.08% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Distance (miles) | 0.377 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Malcolm X Bl/Madison St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B46 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.048 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 0.27 |
| P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 150 | 0.27 |
| Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School | 7 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 342 | 0.15 |
| La Cima Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-5 | 199 | 0.15 |
| Excellence Girls Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,050 | 0.27 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms 267 Math Science And Technology | 5 | No | Public | 6-8 | 149 | 0.15 |
| Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School | 7 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 342 | 0.15 |
| Excellence Girls Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,050 | 0.27 |
| Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 610 | 0.29 |
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.31 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Excellence Girls Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,050 | 0.27 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.31 |
| Charles Churn Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.33 |
| Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School | 2 | No | Charter | 9-12 | 236 | 0.36 |
| The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 190 | 0.36 |
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Here are the neighbors for 685 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 784 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 43,700 | ||
| 705 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 02/17/2023 | |
| 687 Madison St, Brooklyn | 1,902 | 07/28/2021 | $1,275,000 |
| 699 Madison St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 12/21/2000 | |
| 701 Madison St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 07/09/2025 | |
| 703 Madison St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 11/22/2008 | |
| 498 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,192 | 07/26/2013 | |
| 695 Madison St, Brooklyn | 2,283 | 04/14/2014 | |
| 697 Madison St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 05/01/2015 | |
| 750 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 750 | ||
| 490 Madison St, Brooklyn | 2,960 | 06/10/2013 | $237,500 |
| 689 Madison St, Brooklyn | 2,052 | 11/26/2025 | $700,000 |
| 339 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn | 4,400 | 11/17/2025 | |
| 486 Madison St, Brooklyn | 4,098 | 05/08/2019 | |
| 494 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,192 | 06/08/2011 | $769,500 |
| 691 Madison St, Brooklyn | 9,036 | 12/26/2024 | |
| 742 Monroe St, Brooklyn | |||
| 492 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,365 | 11/14/2018 | |
| 496 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,192 | 06/18/2022 | $10 |
| 693 Madison St, Brooklyn | 9,036 | 03/09/2017 | $2,900,000 |
