| Primary address | 557 Putnam Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11221 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01826-0047 |
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| Purchase date | 10/24/2006 |
| Purchase price | $371,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $5,972 |
| Lot sqft | 1,700 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Three Families (C0) |
| Building sqft | 3,060 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Frontage(s) | Putnam Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Marcus Garvey Boulevard |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 13 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.33 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.18 Miles |
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557 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1901 and has a total of 3,060 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 557 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $83,640, the tax amount paid for 557 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $5,972. For the next year, the tax amount for 557 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is estimated at $5,972.
When was 557 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the last sale price?557 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 10/24/2006 for $371,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2006 | $371,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 557 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: | $5,972 |
| Estimated property tax: | $5,972 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,394,000 |
| Assessed value: | $83,640 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 557 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 | $1,394,000 | $83,640 | $30,097 | 19.843% | $5,972 | $5,972 | -0.37% |
| 2024/25 | $1,640,000 | $98,400 | $29,845 | 20.085% | $5,994 | $5,994 | +5.98% |
| 2023/24 | $1,910,000 | $114,600 | $28,160 | 20.085% | $5,656 | $5,656 | +4.77% |
| 2022/23 | $1,563,000 | $93,780 | $26,582 | 20.309% | $5,399 | $5,399 | +7.82% |
| 2021/22 | $1,332,000 | $79,920 | $25,081 | 19.963% | $5,007 | $5,007 | -5.14% |
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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 NW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | A-C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.384 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Marcus Garvey Bl/Madison St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.028 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 119 | 0.11 |
| P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 119 | 0.11 |
| The Co-Op School | NR | No | Private | K-7 | 118 | 0.13 |
| Mount Pleasant Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.28 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.28 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn | 6 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 558 | 0.11 |
| The Co-Op School | NR | No | Private | K-7 | 118 | 0.13 |
| Mount Pleasant Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.28 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.28 |
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 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 | 0.61 |
| Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn | 6 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 558 | 0.11 |
| Mount Pleasant Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.28 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.28 |
| Mt Pleasant Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 10 | 0.29 |
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