| Primary address | 538 Jamaica Avenue |
| Secondary address | 538 Garage Jamaica Ave |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03911-0023 |
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| Purchase date | 08/11/2005 |
| Purchase price | $520,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $6,875 |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.91 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.72 Miles |
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This Primarily One Family with One Store or Office (S1) located at 538 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 4,063 square feet and a current price per square foot of $127.
What is the year built & the current market value of 538 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?538 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,232,000.
How many commercial spaces does this building have?This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2005 | $520,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 538 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $6,507 |
| Estimated property tax: | $6,875 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,232,000 |
| Assessed value: | $73,920 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 Jamaica 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 | $1,232,000 | $73,920 | $32,794 | 19.843% | $6,507 | $6,507 | +4.38% |
| 2024/25 | $1,147,000 | $68,820 | $31,039 | 20.085% | $6,234 | $6,234 | 0.00% |
| 2023/24 | $1,103,000 | $66,180 | $31,039 | 20.085% | $6,234 | $6,234 | +0.29% |
| 2022/23 | $1,242,000 | $74,520 | $30,607 | 20.309% | $6,216 | $6,216 | +7.82% |
| 2021/22 | $1,134,000 | $68,040 | $28,876 | 19.963% | $5,765 | $5,765 | +0.24% |
The complete history of permits filed for 538 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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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) | 0.057 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Here are the neighbors for 538 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,052 | 06/09/2023 | $1,100,000 |
| 550 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn | 2,709 | 06/27/2025 | $420,000 |
| 16 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,052 | 05/21/2014 | |
| 542 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn | 2,709 | 06/26/1982 | |
| 9 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,693 | 06/17/2022 | $750,000 |
| 15 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,168 | 09/21/2007 | |
| 25 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,488 | 05/30/2019 | |
| 546 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn | 2,589 | 03/11/2004 | |
| 24 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 3,150 | 10/21/2010 | $525,000 |
| 534 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn | 3,222 | 06/08/2015 | $303,030 |
| 3 Essex St, Brooklyn | 7,983 | 12/15/2014 | $1,300,000 |
| 22 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,052 | 09/23/2004 | |
| 19 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,180 | 06/26/2007 | $389,000 |
| 536 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn | 06/08/2015 | $303,030 | |
| 11 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,170 | 05/20/2021 | $550,000 |
| 17 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,547 | 10/19/2007 | |
| 21 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,048 | 10/09/2025 | $1,130,000 |
| 552 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn | 2,709 | 08/11/2022 | $1,230,000 |
| 14 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,052 | 02/05/2004 | $355,000 |
| 18 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,100 | 04/22/2016 | $265,000 |
