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159 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

159 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 Maspeth Avenue
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02867-0105

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 04/21/2005
Purchase price $400,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 159 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,361
Lot dimensions 16 ft x 85.08 ft
Property type One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sqft 992
Building dimensions 16 ft x 31 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Row
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Garage type Basement garage
Year built 1955
Frontage Maspeth Avenue (wide)
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Zoning & Use for 159 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 1
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 1.07 Miles
Closest fire station 0.45 Miles

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Other Property Data for 159 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn

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About 159 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 159 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

159 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1955 and has a total of 992 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $95,280, the tax amount paid for 159 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is $5,498.

When was 159 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold and what was the last sale price?

159 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold in 04/21/2005 for $400,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 159 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/21/2005 $400,000

Title Documents for 159 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
02/12/2016 - R
01/21/2016 - D
Mortgage
(2016020501016001)
03/13/2012 - R
03/06/2012 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012030600046001)
03/08/2012 - R
02/17/2012 - D
Agreement
(2012022400490003)
03/08/2012 - R
02/17/2012 - D
Mortgage
(2012022400490002)
03/08/2012 - R
01/31/2012 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2012022400490001)
06/21/2005 - R
04/21/2005 - D
Mortgage
(2005042700154004)
06/21/2005 - R
04/21/2005 - D
Mortgage
(2005042700154003)
06/21/2005 - R
04/21/2005 - D
Deed
(2005042700154002)
06/21/2005 - R
04/01/2005 - D
Power of Attorney
(2005042700154001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $5,498
Tax assessor's market value: $1,588,000
Assessed value: $95,280

Assessment History for 159 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Maspeth 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 $1,774,000 $106,440 $27,279 19.843% $5,413 $5,413 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,707,000 $102,420 $25,735 20.085% $5,169 $5,169 +5.89%
2023/24 $1,600,000 $96,000 $24,304 20.085% $4,881 $4,881 +4.10%
2022/23 $1,578,000 $94,680 $23,090 20.309% $4,689 $4,689 +1.74%
2021/22 $1,568,000 $94,080 $23,090 19.963% $4,609 $4,609 -3.66%

Permits for 159 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Williamsburg Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,200,000
-20.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,362
6.1% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Grand St & Bushwick Ave at SE Corner
Station lines L
Distance (miles) 0.385
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 132 The Conselyea School 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 578 0.50
P.S. 132 The Conselyea School 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 578 0.50
Carrig Montessori School NR No Private PK-K 39 0.15
Carrig Montessori School NR No Private PK-K 39 0.15
Queen of the Rosary Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 219 0.25

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Queen of the Rosary Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 219 0.25
Ms 582 5 No Public 6-8 317 0.59
John Ericsson Middle School 126 5 No Public 6-8 177 0.61
Lyons Community School 3 No Public 6-12 383 0.62
St. Stanislaus Kostka School NR No Private PK, K-8 253 0.67

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Progress High School for Professional Careers 2 No Public 9-12 392 0.38
High School Of Enterprise Business And Technology 2 No Public 9-12 536 0.38
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy 3 No Public 9-12 474 0.38
Northside Charter High School 3 No Charter 9-12 401 0.61
Brooklyn Latin School 9 No Public 9-12 800 0.62

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Neighbors for 159 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 159 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
143 Maspeth Ave, Brooklyn 992 02/13/2023
161 Maspeth Ave, Brooklyn 992 01/20/2021
163 Maspeth Ave, Brooklyn 1,552 10/22/2015 $1,120,000
237 Withers St, Brooklyn 1,360 07/24/2025 $1,860,000
241 Withers St, Brooklyn 1,800 12/15/2014
229 Withers St, Brooklyn 15,032 06/07/2016 $5,500,000
153 Maspeth Ave, Brooklyn 1,552 02/15/2017 $1,050,000
151 Maspeth Ave, Brooklyn 1,552 09/07/2010
149 Maspeth Ave, Brooklyn 1,552 11/16/2011
60 Kingsland Ave, Brooklyn 611,340
239 Withers St, Brooklyn 1,928 08/16/2018 $1,990,000
157 A Maspeth Ave, Brooklyn 992 05/01/2026
145 Maspeth Ave, Brooklyn 1,552 06/15/2000
155 Maspeth Ave, Brooklyn 992 06/29/2011 $625,000
147 Maspeth Ave, Brooklyn 1,552 12/04/2023
231 Withers St, Brooklyn 1,700 03/20/2023
233 Withers St, Brooklyn 1,280 02/05/2016
235 Withers St, Brooklyn 1,048 02/02/2006 $883,000
157 Maspeth Ave, Brooklyn 992 02/06/2012
141 Maspeth Ave, Brooklyn 1,552 05/01/2026
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