| Primary address | 685 Ralph Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Brownsville |
| Zip code | 11212 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03509-0010 |
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| Purchase date | 03/23/2006 |
| Purchase price | $585,677 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,500 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Four Families (C3)
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| Building sqft | 3,280 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Walk-up apartment |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Frontage | Ralph Avenue (wide) |
| School district | 17 |
| Community district | 16 |
| Closest police station | 0.51 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.40 Miles |
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685 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1930 and has a total of 3,280 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 685 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $285,300, the tax amount paid for 685 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is $10,653.
When was 685 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold?685 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold in 12/07/2011.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 4 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 685 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2026-2027 |
| Property tax: | $10,654 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $634,000 |
| Assessed value: | $285,300 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 685 Ralph 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $528,000 | $237,600 | $82,887 | 12.439% | $10,310 | $10,310 | +7.40% |
| 2024/25 | $440,400 | $198,180 | $76,800 | 12.5% | $9,600 | $9,600 | +7.92% |
| 2023/24 | $367,000 | $165,150 | $71,150 | 12.502% | $8,895 | $8,895 | +10.06% |
| 2022/23 | $380,000 | $171,000 | $65,883 | 12.267% | $8,082 | $8,082 | +0.26% |
| 2021/22 | $374,900 | $168,705 | $65,883 | 12.235% | $8,061 | $8,061 | +3.06% |
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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) | 0.078 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| P.S. 189 Lincoln Terrace | 6 | Yes | Public | K-8 | 903 | 0.19 |
| P.S. 156 Waverly | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 465 | 0.22 |
| P.S. 156 Waverly | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 465 | 0.22 |
| Brooklyn Ascend Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,376 | 0.30 |
| Brownsville Ascend Charter School | 4 | No | Charter | K-8 | 871 | 0.31 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Heights Middle School | 5 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 248 | 0.79 |
| P.S. 189 Lincoln Terrace | 6 | No | Public | K-8 | 903 | 0.19 |
| Is 392 | 7 | No | Public | 6-8 | 309 | 0.22 |
| Brooklyn Ascend Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,376 | 0.30 |
| Brownsville Ascend Charter School | 4 | No | Charter | K-8 | 871 | 0.31 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| New Visions AIM Charter High School I | 1 | No | Charter | 9-12 | 154 | 0.09 |
| Brownsville Academy High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 77 | 0.09 |
| Brooklyn Ascend Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,376 | 0.30 |
| East Brooklyn Community High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 127 | 0.45 |
| Teachers Preperatory High School | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 189 | 0.53 |
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Here are the neighbors for 685 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 661 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn | 3,740 | 05/07/2026 | $800,000 |
| 665 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn | 2,440 | 09/01/2022 | |
| 687 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn | 3,280 | 12/28/1992 | |
| 672 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn | 24,600 | 12/23/1986 | |
| 1198 E New York Ave, Brooklyn | 49,976 | 08/22/2006 | $2,640,000 |
| 669 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn | 19,840 | 06/12/1991 | |
| 662 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn | 12/23/1986 | ||
| 681 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn | 3,280 | 06/12/1991 | |
| 659 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn | 2,280 | 08/29/1968 | |
| 1212 E New York Ave, Brooklyn | 4,680 | 04/16/2008 | $550,000 |
| 699 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn | 2,375 | 08/23/1980 | |
| 698 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn | 36,170 | 12/23/1986 | |
| 692 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn | 25,600 | 12/23/1986 | |
| 667 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn | 2,440 | 05/13/2020 | $530,000 |
| 1220 E New York Ave, Brooklyn | 4,648 | 08/16/2023 | $3,000,000 |
| 677 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn | 3,280 | 11/07/2024 | |
| 691-697 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn | 5,616 | 05/22/1985 | |
| 1186 E New York Ave, Brooklyn | 12/23/1986 | ||
| 2016 Union St, Brooklyn | 14,684 | 10/25/1984 | |
| 682 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn | 25,600 | 12/23/1986 |
