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539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 539 Christopher Avenue
Secondary address 282 Lott Ave
Neighborhood Brownsville
Zip code 11212
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03856-0118

Sales & Tax Overview for 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 04/17/2006
Purchase price $100,123
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,367
Lot dimensions 23.67 ft x 100 ft
Property type One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sqft 1,116
Building dimensions 18 ft x 31.42 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Row
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1986
Frontage Christopher Avenue (narrow)
Lott Avenue (wide)
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Zoning & Use for 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 1
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 23
Community district 16
Closest police station 0.69 Miles
Closest fire station 0.57 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 282 Lott Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212

About 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1986 and has a total of 1,116 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $37,140, the tax amount paid for 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is $2,551.

When was 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold?

539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold in 03/15/2016.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/17/2006 $100,123

Title Documents for 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/17/2016 - R
03/15/2016 - D
Deed
(2016052600496001)
12/23/2015 - R
12/03/2015 - D
Deed, Other
(2015120701252001)
04/16/2009 - R
03/16/2009 - D
Mortgage
(2009033100914001)
08/18/2006 - R
06/30/2006 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006080400702001)
06/16/2006 - R
06/08/2006 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006060801978001)
07/01/2006 - R
04/17/2006 - D
Mortgage
(2006042800353002)
07/01/2006 - R
04/17/2006 - D
Deed
(2006042800353001)
04/05/2000 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3960007178096)
01/31/2000 - R Mortgage
(3290007040529)
01/31/2000 - R Certificate
(3850007042685)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $2,552
Tax assessor's market value: $619,000
Assessed value: $37,140
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 539 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 $526,000 $31,560 $12,132 19.843% $4,815 $2,407 +4.73%
2024/25 $537,000 $32,220 $11,445 20.085% $4,598 $2,299 0.00%
2023/24 $591,000 $35,460 $11,445 20.085% $4,598 $2,299 -0.35%
2022/23 $516,000 $30,960 $11,358 20.309% $4,614 $2,307 +7.84%
2021/22 $512,000 $30,720 $10,716 19.963% $4,278 $2,139 +0.53%

Permits for 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Brownsville Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$705,000
24.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$614
61.1% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Van Sinderen Ave & New Lots Ave at SW Corner
Station lines L
Distance (miles) 0.177
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.17
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.17
P.S. 41 Francis White 3 No Public K-5 154 0.26
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 651 0.28
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Cre 5 No Charter K-5 208 0.42

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.17
Mott Hall Iv 2 No Public 6-8 128 0.26
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 651 0.28
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy V 3 No Public 6-8 83 0.28
Legacy School of the Arts 5 No Public 6-8 147 0.49

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School 4 No Public 9-12 200 0.28
Brooklyn Democracy Academy 1 No Public 9-12 140 0.28
Achievement First East New York Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,144 0.60
High School For Civil Rights 2 No Public 9-12 140 0.69
World Academy For Total Community Health 2 No Public 9-12 132 0.69

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Neighbors for 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
768 Sackman St, Brooklyn 1,116
553 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 1,116 07/19/2019 $475,000
543 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 1,116 11/24/1999
545 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 1,116 07/11/1986
770 Sackman St, Brooklyn 1,116 01/30/1997
778 Sackman St, Brooklyn 1,116 08/09/2012
782 Sackman St, Brooklyn 1,116 05/10/1988
784 Sackman St, Brooklyn 1,116 03/24/2021 $555,000
786 Sackman St, Brooklyn 1,116 06/15/2000
551 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 1,116 07/28/1993
774 Sackman St, Brooklyn 1,116 11/27/2024 $603,200
547 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 1,116 08/23/2018
549 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 1,116 07/28/2015
776 Sackman St, Brooklyn 1,116
772 Sackman St, Brooklyn 1,116 07/31/2015
541 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 1,134 01/10/2017 $400,000
555 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 1,116 11/12/2024 $510,865
557 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 1,116 10/29/2020
780 Sackman St, Brooklyn 1,116 12/17/1999
760 Sackman St, Brooklyn 5,325
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