| Primary address | 281 Cumberland Street |
| Neighborhood | Fort Greene |
| Zip code | 11238 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 02119-0021 |
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| Purchase date | 08/07/2006 |
| Purchase price | $1,350,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $14,561 |
| Lot sqft | 1,562 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | City Residence One Family (A4)
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| Building sqft | 3,045 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | 1-3 family residential |
| Building material | Stone |
| Status | Register |
| Status date | Register |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Frontage(s) | Cumberland Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Lafayette Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 13 |
| Community district | 2 |
| Closest police station | 0.43 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.38 Miles |
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281 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1930 and has a total of 3,045 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 281 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $222,360, the tax amount paid for 281 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is $13,736. For the next year, the tax amount for 281 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is estimated at $14,561.
When was 281 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold and what was the last sale price?281 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold in 08/07/2006 for $1,350,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2006 | $1,350,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 281 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $13,737 |
| Estimated property tax: | $14,561 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $3,706,000 |
| Assessed value: | $222,360 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 Cumberland Street, 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 | $3,706,000 | $222,360 | $69,228 | 19.843% | $13,737 | $13,737 | -1.20% |
| 2024/25 | $3,820,000 | $229,200 | $69,228 | 20.085% | $13,904 | $13,904 | +0.58% |
| 2023/24 | $3,376,000 | $202,560 | $68,827 | 20.085% | $13,824 | $13,824 | +4.83% |
| 2022/23 | $3,312,000 | $198,720 | $64,931 | 20.309% | $13,187 | $13,187 | +7.83% |
| 2021/22 | $2,844,000 | $170,640 | $61,256 | 19.963% | $12,229 | $12,229 | +2.05% |
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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 | Oxford St & Fulton Ave at NE Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.092 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Lafayette Av/Carlton Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B38 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.058 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 20 Clinton Hill | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 619 | 0.28 |
| P.S. 20 Clinton Hill | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 619 | 0.28 |
| Compass Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | PK, K-5 | 316 | 0.12 |
| Compass Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | PK, K-5 | 316 | 0.12 |
| Queen Of All Saints | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 121 | 0.18 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Ms 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center | 5 | No | Public | 6-8 | 226 | 0.12 |
| Queen Of All Saints | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 121 | 0.18 |
| Brooklyn Free School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 76 | 0.23 |
| Hanson Place Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 99 | 0.25 |
| Hanson Place Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 43 | 0.25 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 621 | 0.18 |
| Brooklyn Free School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 76 | 0.23 |
| Brooklyn Technical High School | 10 | No | Public | 9-12 | 5,940 | 0.25 |
| P.S. 753 School For Career Development | NR | No | Public | 6-12 | 354 | 0.36 |
| Child Study Center of New York | NR | No | Private | 0 | 0.39 |
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