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490 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 490 Classon Ave

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,375

Sale price

$1,300,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
490 Classon Avenue
ZIP code
11238
Neighborhood
Clinton Hill
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01984-0070

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
1,700
Building dimensions
20 ft x 30 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Last altered
2006
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Artificial MS
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
08/26/2014
Sale price
$1,300,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,198
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Classon Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Fulton Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
23.75 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,375

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
86 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
13
Community district
2
Closest police station
0.45 Miles
Closest fire station
0.43 Miles

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Ownership information for 490 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 490 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/26/2014 $1,300,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/05/2014 - R
11/05/2014 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014091900003001)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/16/2014 - R
09/05/2014 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014090500911001)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/12/2014 - R
08/26/2014 - D
Mortgage
(2014082701166001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
09/12/2014 - R
08/26/2014 - D
Deed
(2014082700799001)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/30/2007 - R
08/13/2007 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007081500322001)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
03/05/2008 - R
07/26/2007 - D
Mortgage
(2008022600162001)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
06/20/2006 - R
06/07/2006 - D
Mortgage
(2006061401952001)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
12/13/2006 - R
04/15/2003 - D
Agreement
(2006112901201002)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
12/13/2006 - R
04/15/2003 - D
Mortgage
(2006112901201001)
XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
09/12/2014 - R
03/24/2003 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2014082700390001)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 490 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$7,198
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,144,000
Assessed value
$68,640

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $1,314,000 $78,840 $35,065 19.843% $6,958 $6,958 -1.20%
2024/25 $1,546,000 $92,760 $35,065 20.085% $7,043 $7,043 +4.93%
2023/24 $1,366,000 $81,960 $33,419 20.085% $6,712 $6,712 +4.83%
2022/23 $1,293,000 $77,580 $31,529 20.309% $6,403 $6,403 +6.12%
2021/22 $1,418,000 $85,080 $30,228 19.963% $6,034 $6,034 -1.88%
2020/21 $1,393,000 $83,580 $29,221 21.045% $6,150 $6,150 -0.58%
2019/20 $1,540,000 $92,400 $29,221 21.167% $6,185 $6,185 +6.17%
2018/19 $2,062,000 $123,720 $27,849 20.919% $5,826 $5,826 +8.77%
2017/18 $1,595,000 $95,700 $26,274 20.385% $5,356 $5,356 +6.36%
2016/17 $1,280,000 $76,800 $25,190 19.991% $5,036 $5,036 +13.10%

Permit information for 490 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/28/2016 Alteration type 2
07/25/2005 Alteration type 1

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HPD Violations

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Clinton Hill residential market stats

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Median sale price

$929,000

0.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,152

-1.5% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Franklin Ave & Fulton St at SW Corner
Station lines
A-FS
Distance (miles)
0.243

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 262 0.13
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 262 0.13
Nelrak Child Development Center NR No Private PK, K-3 50 0.09
Nelrak Child Development Center NR No Private PK, K-3 50 0.09
The Brooklyn Waldorf School NR No Private PK, K-8 160 0.13
The Brooklyn Waldorf School NR No Private PK, K-8 160 0.13
Bethel Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 34 0.16
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village 4 No Public PK, K-5 224 0.22
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village 4 No Public PK, K-5 224 0.22
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 738 0.36
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Urban Assembly Unison School (The) 3 No Public 6-8 173 0.13
The Brooklyn Waldorf School NR No Private PK, K-8 160 0.13
Bethel Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 34 0.16
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah NR No Private PK-8 79 0.27
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 738 0.36
Explore Exceed Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 429 0.45
Community Partnership Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 371 0.46
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.48
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.52
P.S. 753 School For Career Development NR No Public 6-12 354 0.53
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bedford Academy High School 9 No Public 9-12 381 0.31
Gotham Professional Arts Academy NR No Public 9-12 179 0.36
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY NR No Public 9-12 217 0.37
Acorn Community High School NR No Public 9-12 107 0.37
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.48
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.52
P.S. 753 School For Career Development NR No Public 6-12 354 0.53
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School NR No Private 9-12 621 0.57
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community 1 No Public 9-12 139 0.58
Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An NR No Public 9-12 515 0.58

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 490 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 490 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 490 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

490 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 1,700 square feet.

When was 490 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold and what was the sale price?

490 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold on 08/26/2014 for $1,300,000.

What is the assessed value of 490 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

490 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $68,640.

What are the property taxes for 490 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 490 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $7,197.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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