| Primary address | 261 Putnam Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11216 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01822-0074 |
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| Purchase date | 02/02/2024 |
| Purchase price | $3,547,500 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
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| 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 | 1910 |
| Frontage | Putnam Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Nostrand Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 13 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.47 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.06 Miles |
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261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY was built in 1910 and has a total of 2,400 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY and the property tax paid?Assessed at $82,920, the tax amount paid for 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY is $3,201.
When was 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY last sold and what was the last sale price?261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY was last sold in 02/02/2024 for $3,547,500.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Sale date | Sale price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2024 | $3,547,500 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2026-2027 |
| Property tax: | $3,202 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,382,000 |
| Assessed value: | $82,920 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $1,587,000 | $95,220 | $14,693 | 19.843% | $3,654 | $2,916 | -0.67% |
| 2024/25 | $1,640,000 | $98,400 | $14,614 | 20.085% | $3,662 | $2,935 | +26.81% |
| 2023/24 | $1,574,000 | $94,440 | $11,524 | 20.085% | $3,461 | $2,315 | +6.16% |
| 2022/23 | $1,386,000 | $83,160 | $10,736 | 20.309% | $3,303 | $2,180 | +8.31% |
| 2021/22 | $1,289,000 | $77,340 | $10,085 | 19.963% | $3,068 | $2,013 | -5.29% |
The complete history of permits filed for 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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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 | Nostrand Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | A-C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.262 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| P.S. 3 The Bedford Village | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 224 | 0.23 |
| P.S. 3 The Bedford Village | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 224 | 0.23 |
| Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 79 | 0.13 |
| Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 79 | 0.13 |
| Tabernacle Elementary School | NR | No | Private | 1-5 | 0 | 0.23 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 79 | 0.13 |
| Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | 8 | 66 | 0.23 |
| The Brooklyn Waldorf School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 160 | 0.30 |
| Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters | 6 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 729 | 0.36 |
| P.S. 140 | NR | No | Public | K-10 | 318 | 0.36 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| Bedford Academy High School | 9 | No | Public | 9-12 | 381 | 0.15 |
| Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School | NR | No | Public | 10-12 | 102 | 0.20 |
| Brooklyn Academy High School | NR | No | Public | 10-12 | 82 | 0.23 |
| P.S. 140 | NR | No | Public | K-10 | 318 | 0.36 |
| Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,186 | 0.36 |
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Here are the neighbors for 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 257 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 05/25/2018 | $1,415,000 |
| 241 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,132 | 10/22/2021 | $2,250,000 |
| 263 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 08/24/1980 | |
| 249 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,668 | 07/07/2021 | $2,450,000 |
| 247 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,668 | 10/16/2015 | |
| 275 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 10/03/2000 | |
| 259 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 07/30/1971 | |
| 267 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 10/19/2021 | $1,500,000 |
| 277 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 05/13/1986 | |
| 253 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 1,840 | 06/25/2026 | $899,000 |
| 239 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,132 | 01/13/2000 | |
| 273 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 12/07/2012 | |
| 245 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,668 | 03/29/2005 | $602,550 |
| 265 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 11/04/2005 | $503,500 |
| 255 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 04/13/2006 | $55,000 |
| 271 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 05/16/1996 | |
| 279 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 08/30/2016 | $1,900,000 |
| 251 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 11/26/2003 | $370,000 |
| 269 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 12/01/1994 | |
| 281 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 08/16/2002 |
