| Primary address | 542 Jamaica Avenue |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03911-0025 |
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| Purchase date | 02/25/2026 |
| Purchase price | $750,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $5,842 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,729 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Brick (B1)
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| Building sqft | 2,709 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Frontage(s) | Jamaica Avenue (wide) |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.91 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.72 Miles |
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542 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1920 and has a total of 2,709 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 542 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $54,480, the tax amount paid for 542 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $5,495. For the next year, the tax amount for 542 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $5,842.
When was 542 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the last sale price?542 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 02/25/2026 for $750,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | $750,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 542 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: | $5,496 |
| Estimated property tax: | $5,842 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $908,000 |
| Assessed value: | $54,480 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 542 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $908,000 | $54,480 | $27,697 | 19.843% | $5,778 | $5,496 | +4.72% |
| 2024/25 | $744,000 | $44,640 | $26,129 | 20.085% | $5,517 | $5,248 | +0.23% |
| 2023/24 | $913,000 | $54,780 | $26,069 | 20.085% | $5,517 | $5,236 | -0.07% |
| 2022/23 | $1,000,000 | $60,000 | $25,800 | 20.309% | $5,536 | $5,240 | +8.10% |
| 2021/22 | $886,000 | $53,160 | $24,278 | 19.963% | $5,134 | $4,847 | +0.78% |
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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) | 0.05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 0.24 |
| P.S. 108 Sal Abbracciamento | 8 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 718 | 0.24 |
| St Peter's Lutheran School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-2 | 132 | 0.16 |
| St Peter's Lutheran School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-2 | 132 | 0.16 |
| P.S. 65 | 7 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 471 | 0.31 |
| 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 | 0.52 |
| Vista Academy | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 418 | 0.52 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.40 |
| MS 935 | 7 | No | Public | 6 | 181 | 0.45 |
| P.S. 89 Cypress Hills | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 474 | 0.50 |
| 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 | 0.40 |
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 805 | 0.58 |
| Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 404 | 0.95 |
| URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 337 | 0.95 |
| Multicultural High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 335 | 0.95 |
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Here are the neighbors for 542 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,052 | 06/09/2023 | $1,100,000 |
| 538 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn | 4,063 | 08/11/2005 | $520,000 |
| 550 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn | 2,709 | 06/27/2025 | $420,000 |
| 16 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,052 | 05/21/2014 | |
| 9 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,693 | 06/17/2022 | $750,000 |
| 15 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,168 | 09/21/2007 | |
| 546 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn | 2,589 | 03/11/2004 | |
| 24 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 3,150 | 10/21/2010 | $525,000 |
| 28 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,052 | 05/04/2021 | $985,000 |
| 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 | 04/01/2026 | |
| 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 |
