| Primary address | 21 Essex Street |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03911-0012 |
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| Purchase date | 10/09/2025 |
| Purchase price | $1,130,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $7,478 |
| Lot sqft | 2,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Frame (B2)
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| Building sqft | 2,048 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Wood |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Year last altered | 2020 |
| Frontage(s) | Essex Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Jamaica Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.88 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.69 Miles |
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21 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1910 and has a total of 2,048 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 21 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $46,800, the tax amount paid for 21 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $7,139. For the next year, the tax amount for 21 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $7,478.
When was 21 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the last sale price?21 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 10/09/2025 for $1,130,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 21 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $7,139 |
| Estimated property tax: | $7,478 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $780,000 |
| Assessed value: | $46,800 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 21 Essex 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 | $780,000 | $46,800 | $35,978 | 19.843% | $7,139 | $7,139 | +3.42% |
| 2024/25 | $858,000 | $51,480 | $34,368 | 20.085% | $6,903 | $6,903 | +27.89% |
| 2023/24 | $737,000 | $44,220 | $26,873 | 20.085% | $5,397 | $5,397 | +1.34% |
| 2022/23 | $603,000 | $36,180 | $26,225 | 20.309% | $5,326 | $5,326 | +6.05% |
| 2021/22 | $579,000 | $34,740 | $25,159 | 19.963% | $5,022 | $5,022 | +0.54% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Jamaica Av/Shepherd Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | Q56 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.086 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 108 Sal Abbracciamento | 8 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 718 | 0.19 |
| P.S. 108 Sal Abbracciamento | 8 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 718 | 0.19 |
| St Peter's Lutheran School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-2 | 132 | 0.13 |
| St Peter's Lutheran School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-2 | 132 | 0.13 |
| P.S. 65 | 7 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 471 | 0.34 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Liberty Avenue Middle School | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 439 | 0.48 |
| Vista Academy | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 418 | 0.48 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.36 |
| MS 935 | 7 | No | Public | 6 | 181 | 0.44 |
| P.S. 89 Cypress Hills | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 474 | 0.46 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.36 |
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 805 | 0.56 |
| W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 408 | 0.97 |
| Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 404 | 0.98 |
| URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 337 | 0.98 |
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Here are the neighbors for 21 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 538 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn | 4,063 | 08/11/2005 | $520,000 |
| 31 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,136 | 02/21/2014 | $25,000 |
| 43 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,428 | 06/30/2020 | $580,000 |
| 39 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,511 | 08/18/1980 | |
| 15 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,168 | 09/21/2007 | |
| 9 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,693 | 06/17/2022 | $750,000 |
| 542 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn | 2,709 | 02/25/2026 | $750,000 |
| 25 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,488 | 05/30/2019 | |
| 3 Essex St, Brooklyn | 7,983 | 12/15/2014 | $1,300,000 |
| 534 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn | 3,222 | 06/08/2015 | $303,030 |
| 37 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,220 | 12/21/2020 | $672,000 |
| 41 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,088 | 07/09/2022 | |
| 45 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,296 | ||
| 19 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,180 | 06/26/2007 | $389,000 |
| 33 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,156 | 10/27/2014 | $350,502 |
| 35 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,248 | 12/14/2017 | $725,000 |
| 17 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,547 | 04/01/2026 | |
| 11 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,170 | 05/20/2021 | $550,000 |
| 536 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn | 06/08/2015 | $303,030 | |
| 29 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,054 | 04/11/2024 |
