| Primary address | 281 Lexington Avenue |
| Secondary address | 281-285 Lexington Ave |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11216 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01797-0063 |
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| Purchase date | 07/07/2025 |
| Purchase price | $1,635,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $9,669 |
| Lot sqft | 1,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Brick (B1)
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| Building sqft | 3,013 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Conventional |
| Building material | C block + brick |
| Exterior wall | Combination |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 2005 |
| Frontage(s) | Lexington Avenue (wide) Nostrand Avenue (wide) |
| School district | 13 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.34 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.17 Miles |
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281 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 2005 and has a total of 3,013 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 281 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $141,660, the tax amount paid for 281 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is $9,122. For the next year, the tax amount for 281 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is estimated at $9,669.
When was 281 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold and what was the last sale price?281 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold in 07/07/2025 for $1,635,000.
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 281 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $9,123 |
| Estimated property tax: | $9,669 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $2,361,000 |
| Assessed value: | $141,660 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $2,361,000 | $141,660 | $45,974 | 19.843% | $9,123 | $9,123 | +4.72% |
| 2024/25 | $1,865,000 | $111,900 | $43,373 | 20.085% | $8,711 | $8,711 | 0.00% |
| 2023/24 | $1,648,000 | $98,880 | $43,373 | 20.085% | $8,711 | $8,711 | +1.74% |
| 2022/23 | $1,806,000 | $108,360 | $42,163 | 20.309% | $8,563 | $8,563 | +5.62% |
| 2021/22 | $1,838,000 | $110,280 | $40,610 | 19.963% | $8,107 | $8,107 | +0.55% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Line | B44 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 202 | 0.24 |
| P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 202 | 0.24 |
| Tabernacle Elementary School | NR | No | Private | 1-5 | 0 | 0.03 |
| Walk In Cove Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.15 |
| Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-4, 6-8 | 0 | 0.15 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Walk In Cove Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.15 |
| Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-4, 6-8 | 0 | 0.15 |
| Talmud Torah Dnitra | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 500 | 0.24 |
| Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | 8 | 66 | 0.29 |
| Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 79 | 0.30 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Walk In Cove Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.15 |
| Bedford Academy High School | 9 | No | Public | 9-12 | 381 | 0.22 |
| Talmud Torah Dnitra | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 500 | 0.24 |
| Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School | NR | No | Public | 10-12 | 102 | 0.28 |
| Brooklyn Academy High School | NR | No | Public | 10-12 | 82 | 0.29 |
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Here are the neighbors for 281 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 249 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,100 | 05/14/2018 | $970,000 |
| 259 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 14,000 | 01/16/2004 | |
| 257 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 7,800 | 07/18/2012 | $499,900 |
| 245 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,100 | 07/25/2016 | $1,392,000 |
| 488 Greene Ave, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 08/23/2012 | $475,000 |
| 472 A Greene Ave, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 03/12/2004 | |
| 253 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 7,800 | 04/16/1986 | |
| 241 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,100 | 09/25/2023 | |
| 484 Greene Ave, Brooklyn | 3,645 | 06/18/2010 | $450,000 |
| 482 Greene Ave, Brooklyn | 3,540 | 01/24/1984 | |
| 255 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 7,800 | 07/18/2012 | $499,900 |
| 478 Greene Ave, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 10/07/2021 | $2,700,000 |
| 251 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 7,800 | 02/28/1985 | |
| 247 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,100 | 03/10/2000 | |
| 243 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,100 | 05/25/2012 | $610,000 |
| 486 Greene Ave, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 09/27/2007 | $750,572 |
| 480 A Greene Ave, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 06/09/2000 | |
| 474 Greene Ave, Brooklyn | 3,002 | 09/09/2011 | $770,000 |
| 480 Greene Ave, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 03/09/2026 | |
| 476 Greene Ave, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 01/29/2014 | $1,250,000 |
