| Primary address | 197 Chester Street |
| Neighborhood | Brownsville |
| Zip code | 11212 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03543-0123 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $4,747 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,800 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
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| Building sqft | 1,148 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1987 |
| Frontage(s) | Chester Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Sutter Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 23 |
| Community district | 16 |
| Closest police station | 0.22 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.28 Miles |
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197 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1987 and has a total of 1,148 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 197 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $32,580, the tax amount paid for 197 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is $4,479. For the next year, the tax amount for 197 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is estimated at $4,747.
When was 197 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold?197 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold in 12/14/2006.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 197 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $4,479 |
| Estimated property tax: | $4,747 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $543,000 |
| Assessed value: | $32,580 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 197 Chester 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 | $543,000 | $32,580 | $22,573 | 19.843% | $4,479 | $4,479 | +4.70% |
| 2024/25 | $594,000 | $35,640 | $21,299 | 20.085% | $4,278 | $4,278 | 0.00% |
| 2023/24 | $625,000 | $37,500 | $21,299 | 20.085% | $4,278 | $4,278 | -0.33% |
| 2022/23 | $515,000 | $30,900 | $21,134 | 20.309% | $4,292 | $4,292 | +7.84% |
| 2021/22 | $474,000 | $28,440 | $19,939 | 19.963% | $3,980 | $3,980 | +0.54% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 6 (See more on map) |
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| Station lines | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.302 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Rockaway Av/Sutter Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B60 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.032 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. Is 323 | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 511 | 0.04 |
| P.S. Is 323 | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 511 | 0.04 |
| Sid Miller Academy | NR | No | Public | K-9 | 461 | 0.09 |
| P.S. 327 Dr Rose B English | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 244 | 0.11 |
| P.S. 327 Dr Rose B English | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 244 | 0.11 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Mott Hall Bridges Academy | 3 | No | Public | 6-8 | 175 | 0.04 |
| P.S. Is 323 | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 511 | 0.04 |
| Sid Miller Academy | NR | No | Public | K-9 | 461 | 0.09 |
| Key Collegiate Charter School | NR | No | Charter | 6-8 | 116 | 0.14 |
| Bethany Christian Grade School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-7 | 0 | 0.15 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School | 5 | No | Public | 9-12 | 227 | 0.11 |
| Teachers Preperatory High School | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 189 | 0.11 |
| Charles Churn Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 117 | 0.22 |
| Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,202 | 0.44 |
| Brooklyn Collegiate A College Board School | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 413 | 0.53 |
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Here are the neighbors for 197 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167 E 98th St, Brooklyn | 20,000 | 01/14/1999 | |
| 202 Tapscott St, Brooklyn | 3,744 | 05/07/2024 | |
| 215 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,148 | 02/19/1987 | |
| 219 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,148 | 01/29/2021 | $450,000 |
| 221 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,148 | 10/14/2021 | |
| 1677 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn | 10,340 | 04/04/1966 | |
| 206 Tapscott St, Brooklyn | 3,744 | 01/07/2000 | |
| 207 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,148 | 12/11/1986 | |
| 284 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn | 1,622,073 | ||
| 200 Tapscott St, Brooklyn | 01/24/1986 | ||
| 204 Tapscott St, Brooklyn | 3,744 | 08/21/2023 | $980,000 |
| 152 Tapscott St, Brooklyn | 25,200 | 09/06/2002 | |
| 211 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,148 | 11/10/2006 | $360,000 |
| 217 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,148 | 02/05/1987 | |
| 223 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,148 | 12/11/1986 | |
| 194-196 Tapscott St, Brooklyn | 01/24/1986 | ||
| 225 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,148 | 10/14/1999 | |
| 243 Blake Ave, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 03/13/2026 | $10 |
| 245 Blake Ave, Brooklyn | 1,280 | 11/29/2016 |
