| Primary address | 281 Schaefer Street |
| Secondary address | 281 Garage Schaefer St |
| Neighborhood | Bushwick |
| Zip code | 11237 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03425-0047 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $2,091 |
| Lot sqft | 2,500 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Three Families (C0) |
| Building sqft | 3,465 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Detached, frame garage |
| Year built | 1935 |
| Frontage(s) | Schaefer Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Cypress Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 32 |
| Community district | 4 |
| Closest police station | 0.72 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.28 Miles |
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281 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was built in 1935 and has a total of 3,465 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 281 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $86,460, the tax amount paid for 281 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is $2,091. For the next year, the tax amount for 281 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is estimated at $2,091.
When was 281 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 last sold?281 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was last sold in 08/19/1999.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 281 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $2,091 |
| Estimated property tax: | $2,091 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,441,000 |
| Assessed value: | $86,460 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $1,441,000 | $86,460 | $10,539 | 19.843% | $5,802 | $2,091 | -3.00% |
| 2024/25 | $1,695,000 | $101,700 | $10,734 | 20.085% | $5,814 | $2,156 | +8.78% |
| 2023/24 | $1,522,000 | $91,320 | $9,868 | 20.085% | $5,490 | $1,982 | +5.54% |
| 2022/23 | $1,246,000 | $74,760 | $9,247 | 20.309% | $5,239 | $1,878 | +6.89% |
| 2021/22 | $1,312,000 | $78,720 | $8,802 | 19.963% | $4,864 | $1,757 | -6.21% |
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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 | Covert St & Wycoff Ave at NW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Distance (miles) | 0.216 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Schaefer St/Knickerbocker Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.069 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. Is 384 Frances E Carter | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 346 | 0.19 |
| P.S. Is 384 Frances E Carter | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 346 | 0.19 |
| P.S. 151 Lyndon B Johnson | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 276 | 0.16 |
| P.S. 151 Lyndon B Johnson | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 276 | 0.16 |
| Bushwick Ascend Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-8 | 799 | 0.20 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Middle School-Urban Exploration | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 342 | 0.35 |
| P.S. Is 384 Frances E Carter | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 346 | 0.19 |
| Bushwick Ascend Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-8 | 799 | 0.20 |
| Robert E Peary School | NR | No | Public | PK, K-9 | 572 | 0.45 |
| P.S. 45 Horace E Greene | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 491 | 0.46 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Bushwick School for Social Justice | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 272 | 0.45 |
| Academy Of Urban Planning | 5 | No | Public | 9-12 | 403 | 0.45 |
| Brooklyn School For Math And Research | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 333 | 0.45 |
| Academy for Environmental Leadership | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 275 | 0.45 |
| All City Leadership Secondary School | 8 | No | Public | 6-12 | 421 | 0.54 |
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Here are the neighbors for 281 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 321 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 4,305 | 09/24/2007 | |
| 309 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 4,305 | 06/15/2010 | $9,197,418 |
| 293 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 5,712 | 03/15/2018 | |
| 332 Covert St, Brooklyn | 4,680 | 03/03/2015 | |
| 285 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 3,465 | 03/14/2005 | $600,000 |
| 287 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 3,465 | 08/13/2015 | $790,000 |
| 273 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 3,465 | 02/12/1997 | |
| 315 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 4,305 | 04/24/2013 | $605,000 |
| 275 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 3,465 | 10/12/2005 | $650,000 |
| 317 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 4,305 | 08/15/2005 | $405,000 |
| 299 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 4,305 | 10/26/2006 | |
| 279 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 3,465 | 10/01/2018 | $350,000 |
| 562 Irving Ave, Brooklyn | 10,995 | 11/21/2003 | $670,000 |
| 283 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 3,465 | 05/23/2018 | |
| 295 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 5,712 | 04/29/2022 | |
| 289 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 5,712 | 02/05/2013 | |
| 297 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 4,305 | 04/05/2022 | |
| 277 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 3,465 | 08/31/2010 | $585,000 |
| 319 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 4,305 | 07/07/1980 | |
| 311 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 4,305 | 06/26/1987 |
