| Primary address | 489 Christopher Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Brownsville |
| Zip code | 11212 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03846-0124 |
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| Purchase date | 01/16/2024 |
| Purchase price | $600,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $4,854 |
| Lot sqft | 1,813 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5) |
| Building sqft | 1,128 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1986 |
| Frontage(s) | Christopher Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Newport Street |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 23 |
| Community district | 16 |
| Closest police station | 0.78 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.51 Miles |
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489 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1986 and has a total of 1,128 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 489 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $34,260, the tax amount paid for 489 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is $4,579. For the next year, the tax amount for 489 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is estimated at $4,854.
When was 489 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold and what was the last sale price?489 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold in 01/16/2024 for $600,000.
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 489 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $4,579 |
| Estimated property tax: | $4,854 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $571,000 |
| Assessed value: | $34,260 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 489 Christopher 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | $571,000 | $34,260 | $23,078 | 19.843% | $4,579 | $4,579 | +4.72% |
| 2024/25 | $542,000 | $32,520 | $21,773 | 20.085% | $4,373 | $4,373 | 0.00% |
| 2023/24 | $552,000 | $33,120 | $21,773 | 20.085% | $4,373 | $4,373 | -0.35% |
| 2022/23 | $574,000 | $34,440 | $21,608 | 20.309% | $4,388 | $4,388 | +7.82% |
| 2021/22 | $514,000 | $30,840 | $20,386 | 19.963% | $4,070 | $4,070 | +0.56% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 5 (See more on map) |
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| Line | B15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.155 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 184 Newport | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 440 | 0.10 |
| P.S. 184 Newport | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 440 | 0.10 |
| P.S. 41 Francis White | 3 | No | Public | K-5 | 154 | 0.20 |
| Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 651 | 0.35 |
| P.S. 190 Sheffield | 7 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 125 | 0.46 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 184 Newport | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 440 | 0.10 |
| Mott Hall Iv | 2 | No | Public | 6-8 | 128 | 0.20 |
| Knowledge And Power Prep Academy V | 3 | No | Public | 6-8 | 83 | 0.35 |
| Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 651 | 0.35 |
| Legacy School of the Arts | 5 | No | Public | 6-8 | 147 | 0.46 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Brooklyn Democracy Academy | 1 | No | Public | 9-12 | 140 | 0.35 |
| Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 200 | 0.35 |
| Achievement First East New York Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,144 | 0.57 |
| Teachers Preperatory High School | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 189 | 0.61 |
| Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School | 5 | No | Public | 9-12 | 227 | 0.61 |
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Here are the neighbors for 489 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 487 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn | 1,128 | 03/08/2017 | |
| 497 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn | 1,128 | 09/08/2000 | |
| 513 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 03/14/2023 | $580,000 |
| 718 Sackman St, Brooklyn | 1,128 | 09/14/2004 | $265,000 |
| 493 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn | 1,128 | 07/30/2009 | |
| 702 Sackman St, Brooklyn | 1,128 | ||
| 714 Sackman St, Brooklyn | 1,128 | 12/19/2016 | $265,000 |
| 503 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn | 1,128 | 11/24/2014 | $327,000 |
| 505 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn | 1,128 | 03/04/2016 | $330,000 |
| 495 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn | 1,128 | 02/22/1994 | |
| 708 Sackman St, Brooklyn | 1,128 | 12/27/2004 | $250,500 |
| 724 Sackman St, Brooklyn | 1,128 | ||
| 700 Sackman St, Brooklyn | 1,128 | ||
| 491 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn | 1,128 | ||
| 499 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn | 1,128 | 08/07/1992 | |
| 706 Sackman St, Brooklyn | 1,128 | 08/16/2022 | $559,000 |
| 712 Sackman St, Brooklyn | 1,128 | ||
| 720 Sackman St, Brooklyn | 1,128 | 10/29/2016 | |
| 501 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn | 1,128 | 10/04/2006 | |
| 511 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 08/27/1986 |
