| Primary address | 296 Chester Street |
| Neighborhood | Brownsville |
| Zip code | 11212 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03559-0145 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 3,138 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
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| Building sqft | 1,116 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1929 |
| Frontage | Chester Street (narrow) Bristol Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Dumont Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 23 |
| Community district | 16 |
| Closest police station | 0.38 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.43 Miles |
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296 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1929 and has a total of 1,116 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 296 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $37,380, the tax amount paid for 296 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is $5,274.
When was 296 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold?296 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold in 07/13/1990.
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 296 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2026-2027 |
| Property tax: | $5,274 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $623,000 |
| Assessed value: | $37,380 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 296 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 | $642,000 | $38,520 | $27,901 | 19.843% | $5,818 | $5,536 | +3.36% |
| 2024/25 | $598,000 | $35,880 | $26,670 | 20.085% | $5,626 | $5,357 | +3.50% |
| 2023/24 | $623,000 | $37,380 | $25,769 | 20.085% | $5,457 | $5,176 | +5.43% |
| 2022/23 | $510,000 | $30,600 | $24,172 | 20.309% | $5,206 | $4,909 | +1.83% |
| 2021/22 | $474,500 | $28,470 | $24,152 | 19.963% | $5,109 | $4,821 | -0.50% |
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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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Distance to Subway
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| Station lines | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| P.S. Is 323 | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 511 | 0.14 |
| P.S. Is 323 | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 511 | 0.14 |
| Hands & Hearts Learning Center | NR | No | Private | PK, K-5 | 28 | 0.22 |
| Hands & Hearts Learning Center | NR | No | Private | PK, K-5 | 28 | 0.22 |
| Gregory Jocko Jackson-Sports-Arts | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 240 | 0.24 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key Collegiate Charter School | NR | No | Charter | 6-8 | 116 | 0.04 |
| Mott Hall Bridges Academy | 3 | No | Public | 6-8 | 175 | 0.14 |
| P.S. Is 323 | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 511 | 0.14 |
| Sid Miller Academy | NR | No | Public | K-9 | 461 | 0.26 |
| Peoples Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.27 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School | 5 | No | Public | 9-12 | 227 | 0.12 |
| Teachers Preperatory High School | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 189 | 0.12 |
| Charles Churn Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 117 | 0.38 |
| Brooklyn Ascend Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,376 | 0.55 |
| Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,202 | 0.60 |
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Here are the neighbors for 296 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 273 Dumont Ave, Brooklyn | 5,390 | 05/31/2000 | |
| 269 Dumont Ave, Brooklyn | 7,700 | 11/03/2006 | $865,000 |
| 619-625 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn | 553,197 | ||
| 628 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn | 2,100 | 06/03/2026 | $680,000 |
| 267 Dumont Ave, Brooklyn | 3,468 | 12/18/2020 | $880,000 |
| 263 Dumont Ave, Brooklyn | 3,468 | 12/10/2008 | $435,147 |
| 292 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 02/23/2016 | |
| 282 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 05/30/2023 | $550,000 |
| 276 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 09/09/1986 | |
| 270 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 04/08/2005 | $240,000 |
| 630 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn | 3,462 | 11/29/2017 | |
| 284 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 10/03/1986 | |
| 280 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 04/16/2022 | |
| 250 Blake Ave, Brooklyn | 14,991 | 02/01/2009 | |
| 618 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn | 3,650 | 03/11/2023 | |
| 294 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 04/05/2007 | |
| 278 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 10/03/1986 | |
| 274 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 10/05/2020 | $440,000 |
| 272 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 09/21/1990 | |
| 592 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn | 24,500 | 10/11/1989 |
