| Primary address | 197 Schaefer Street |
| Neighborhood | Bushwick |
| Zip code | 11207 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03423-0048 |
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| Purchase date | 01/26/2021 |
| Purchase price | $901,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $1,330 |
| Lot sqft | 2,042 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1) |
| Building sqft | 1,600 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Frontage(s) | Schaefer Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Bushwick Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 32 |
| Community district | 4 |
| Closest police station | 0.73 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.08 Miles |
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197 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,600 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 197 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $85,140, the tax amount paid for 197 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 is $1,307. For the next year, the tax amount for 197 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 is estimated at $1,330.
When was 197 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 last sold and what was the last sale price?197 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 was last sold in 01/26/2021 for $901,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/26/2021 | $901,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 197 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $1,307 |
| Estimated property tax: | $1,330 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,419,000 |
| Assessed value: | $85,140 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 197 Schaefer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | $1,419,000 | $85,140 | $6,588 | 19.843% | $1,307 | $1,307 | +4.44% |
| 2024/25 | $1,357,000 | $81,420 | $6,232 | 20.085% | $1,252 | $1,252 | +5.43% |
| 2023/24 | $1,413,000 | $84,780 | $5,911 | 20.085% | $1,187 | $1,187 | +4.63% |
| 2022/23 | $1,226,000 | $73,560 | $5,587 | 20.309% | $1,135 | $1,135 | +1.76% |
| 2021/22 | $1,000,000 | $60,000 | $5,587 | 19.963% | $1,115 | $1,115 | +29.86% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Distance (miles) | 0.184 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Schaefer St/Wilson Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. Is 384 Frances E Carter | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 346 | 0.15 |
| P.S. Is 384 Frances E Carter | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 346 | 0.15 |
| P.S. 151 Lyndon B Johnson | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 276 | 0.24 |
| P.S. 151 Lyndon B Johnson | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 276 | 0.24 |
| P.S. 45 Horace E Greene | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 491 | 0.26 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Evergreen Middle School-Urban Exploration | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 342 | 0.15 |
| P.S. Is 384 Frances E Carter | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 346 | 0.15 |
| P.S. 45 Horace E Greene | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 491 | 0.26 |
| Bushwick Ascend Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-8 | 799 | 0.26 |
| St. Marks Lutheran Schools | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.38 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Academy Of Urban Planning | 5 | No | Public | 9-12 | 403 | 0.51 |
| Academy for Environmental Leadership | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 275 | 0.51 |
| Brooklyn School For Math And Research | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 333 | 0.51 |
| Bushwick School for Social Justice | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 272 | 0.51 |
| Math, Eng, Science Academy Charter High | 5 | No | Charter | 9-12 | 515 | 0.54 |
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Here are the neighbors for 197 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 1,280 | 05/16/2022 | $900,000 |
| 580 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 08/20/2012 | $390,000 |
| 195 A Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 07/27/2001 | |
| 179 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 04/04/2020 | |
| 582 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 07/11/2019 | $840,000 |
| 188 Covert St, Brooklyn | 1,620 | 02/15/2018 | $770,000 |
| 195 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 1,700 | 10/14/2003 | $315,000 |
| 189 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 1,280 | 08/09/2017 | |
| 175 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 2,700 | 12/21/2006 | $636,500 |
| 586 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn | 4,590 | 12/14/2012 | |
| 588 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn | 4,410 | 06/08/1977 | |
| 194 Covert St, Brooklyn | 2,418 | 12/12/2017 | $1,370,000 |
| 190 Covert St, Brooklyn | 1,620 | 12/02/1999 | |
| 185 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 8,381 | 08/23/2023 | $2,830 |
| 193 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 1,280 | 05/15/2019 | |
| 578 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 04/11/2008 | |
| 187 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 1,280 | 09/21/2006 | $15 |
| 214 Covert St, Brooklyn | 2,000 | 04/11/2008 | |
| 192 Covert St, Brooklyn | 2,418 | 08/22/2025 |
