| Primary address | 685 Putnam Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11221 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01645-0059 |
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| Purchase date | 07/27/2018 |
| Purchase price | $1,457,290 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $9,106 |
| Lot sqft | 2,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
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| Building sqft | 3,600 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Year last altered | 2018 |
| Frontage(s) | Putnam Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Malcolm X Boulevard |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 16 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.54 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.12 Miles |
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685 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899 and has a total of 3,600 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 685 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $148,020, the tax amount paid for 685 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $8,590. For the next year, the tax amount for 685 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is estimated at $9,106.
When was 685 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the last sale price?685 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 07/27/2018 for $1,457,290.
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 Putnam 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: | $8,591 |
| Estimated property tax: | $9,106 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $2,467,000 |
| Assessed value: | $148,020 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 685 Putnam 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 | $2,467,000 | $148,020 | $43,293 | 19.843% | $8,591 | $8,591 | +0.24% |
| 2024/25 | $1,949,000 | $116,940 | $42,671 | 20.085% | $8,570 | $8,570 | +0.59% |
| 2023/24 | $2,005,000 | $120,300 | $42,421 | 20.085% | $8,520 | $8,520 | +2.55% |
| 2022/23 | $2,165,000 | $129,900 | $40,911 | 20.309% | $8,309 | $8,309 | +5.43% |
| 2021/22 | $2,374,000 | $142,440 | $39,478 | 19.963% | $7,881 | $7,881 | +62.18% |
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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 | Stuyvesant Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | A-C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.466 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Lewis Av/Jefferson Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.085 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 0.16 |
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.16 |
| Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School | 7 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 342 | 0.16 |
| La Cima Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-5 | 199 | 0.16 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.16 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School | 7 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 342 | 0.16 |
| Ms 267 Math Science And Technology | 5 | No | Public | 6-8 | 149 | 0.16 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.16 |
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.16 |
| The Co-Op School | NR | No | Private | K-7 | 118 | 0.28 |
| 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 | 0.53 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.16 |
| Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn | 6 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 558 | 0.36 |
| The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 190 | 0.39 |
| Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School | 2 | No | Charter | 9-12 | 236 | 0.39 |
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Here are the neighbors for 685 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 681 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,735 | 08/03/2020 | |
| 673 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 3,648 | 04/11/2002 | |
| 699 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,555 | 11/22/1999 | |
| 705 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 11/11/2010 | |
| 675 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 3,648 | 10/16/2009 | $642,000 |
| 663 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 3,648 | 06/28/2019 | $2,500,000 |
| 693 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 07/01/2008 | $730,000 |
| 703 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 04/06/2016 | $1,165,000 |
| 691 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 02/10/2025 | |
| 701 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 07/19/2022 | |
| 689 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 02/11/2005 | |
| 687 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 08/10/2004 | |
| 683 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,735 | 09/29/1977 | |
| 671 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 3,648 | 07/07/2014 | $10 |
| 697 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 05/10/1971 | |
| 679 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 03/18/2020 | $1,685,000 |
| 665 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 3,760 | 11/18/1991 | |
| 669 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 3,648 | 11/22/2005 | |
| 695 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 12/23/1992 |
