| Primary address | 279 St James Place |
| Neighborhood | Clinton Hill |
| Zip code | 11238 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 02018-0101 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $2,763 |
| Lot sqft | 1,102 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Brick (B1)
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| Building sqft | 3,268 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Frontage(s) | St James Place (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Atlantic Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 13 |
| Community district | 2 |
| Closest police station | 0.56 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.51 Miles |
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279 St James Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1910 and has a total of 3,268 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 279 St James Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $161,100, the tax amount paid for 279 St James Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is $2,608. For the next year, the tax amount for 279 St James Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is estimated at $2,763.
When was 279 St James Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold?279 St James Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold in 08/01/2024.
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 279 St James Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $2,609 |
| Estimated property tax: | $2,763 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $2,685,000 |
| Assessed value: | $161,100 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 279 St James Place, 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 | $2,685,000 | $161,100 | $13,146 | 19.843% | $2,609 | $2,609 | -1.20% |
| 2024/25 | $3,156,000 | $189,360 | $13,145 | 20.085% | $2,640 | $2,640 | +1.08% |
| 2023/24 | $3,267,000 | $196,020 | $13,004 | 20.085% | $2,612 | $2,612 | +4.67% |
| 2022/23 | $2,996,000 | $179,760 | $12,287 | 20.309% | $2,495 | $2,495 | +7.70% |
| 2021/22 | $2,313,000 | $138,780 | $11,606 | 19.963% | $2,317 | $2,317 | +0.50% |
The complete history of permits filed for 279 St James Place, 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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| Distance (miles) | 0.146 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Washington Av/Pacific St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B45 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.072 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 262 | 0.29 |
| P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 262 | 0.29 |
| Bethel Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 34 | 0.11 |
| Bethel Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 34 | 0.11 |
| Achievement First Endeavor Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 738 | 0.17 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Bethel Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 34 | 0.11 |
| Achievement First Endeavor Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 738 | 0.17 |
| Urban Assembly Unison School (The) | 3 | No | Public | 6-8 | 173 | 0.29 |
| Explore Exceed Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 429 | 0.33 |
| The Brooklyn Waldorf School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 160 | 0.33 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Gotham Professional Arts Academy | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 179 | 0.19 |
| Acorn Community High School | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 107 | 0.19 |
| GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 217 | 0.19 |
| P.S. 753 School For Career Development | NR | No | Public | 6-12 | 354 | 0.34 |
| Brooklyn Free School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 76 | 0.49 |
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Here are the neighbors for 279 St James Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Lefferts Pl, Brooklyn | 2,925 | 07/03/1981 | |
| 102 Lefferts Pl, Brooklyn | 2,925 | 06/18/2001 | |
| 905 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn | 20,824 | 05/23/1991 | |
| 921 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn | 2,500 | 05/30/2023 | |
| 52 Lefferts Pl, Brooklyn | 2,880 | 03/31/2022 | |
| 945 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn | 48,400 | 11/03/2011 | $17,514,000 |
| 110 Lefferts Pl, Brooklyn | 3,640 | 07/15/2022 | $2,795,000 |
| 941 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn | 1,260 | 03/31/1989 | |
| 64 Lefferts Pl, Brooklyn | 4,225 | 04/02/2019 | $2,300,000 |
| 923 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn | 2,500 | 03/09/2000 | |
| 500 Grand Ave, Brooklyn | 9,563 | ||
| 927 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn | 17,229 | 11/03/2022 | $15,477,679 |
| 54 Lefferts Pl, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 04/07/2017 | |
| 56 Lefferts Pl, Brooklyn | 19,800 | 07/24/1984 | |
| 919 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn | 2,500 | 03/09/2000 | |
| 66 Lefferts Pl, Brooklyn | 4,010 | 01/24/1994 | |
| 70 Lefferts Pl, Brooklyn | 2,912 | 02/14/2013 | $850,000 |
| 108 Lefferts Pl, Brooklyn | 2,840 | 06/07/1985 | |
| 909 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn | 54,273 | 11/17/2020 |
