| Primary address | 291 Essex Street |
| Secondary address | 291 Rear Essex St |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03972-0001 |
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| Purchase date | 02/22/2016 |
| Purchase price | $1,500,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $85,957 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 7,500 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Elevator Apartment - Semi-fireproof without Stores (D1)
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| Building sqft | 12,240 |
| Building dimensions |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 4 |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Year last altered | 2013 |
| Construction type | Register |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.39 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.48 Miles |
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291 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1930 and has a total of 12,240 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 291 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $783,000, the tax amount paid for 291 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $89,924. For the next year, the tax amount for 291 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $85,957.
When was 291 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the last sale price?291 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 02/22/2016 for $1,500,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 12 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 291 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: | $89,924 |
| Estimated property tax: | $85,957 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,740,000 |
| Assessed value: | $783,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 291 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 | $1,740,000 | $783,000 | $722,920 | 12.439% | $89,924 | $89,924 | +19.48% |
| 2024/25 | $1,338,000 | $602,100 | $602,100 | 12.5% | $75,263 | $75,263 | -20.08% |
| 2023/24 | $1,674,000 | $753,300 | $753,300 | 12.502% | $94,178 | $94,178 | +15.35% |
| 2022/23 | $1,479,000 | $665,550 | $665,550 | 12.267% | $81,643 | $81,643 | -21.58% |
| 2021/22 | $1,891,000 | $850,950 | $850,950 | 12.235% | $104,114 | $104,114 | -5.13% |
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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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| Name | Atlantic Av/Essex St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | Q24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.102 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Here are the neighbors for 291 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 269 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,620 | 01/24/2013 | $444,000 |
| 267 Essex St, Brooklyn | |||
| 765 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 3,177 | 05/22/1991 | |
| 326 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 1,120 | 04/27/1983 | |
| 729 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 8,057 | 10/05/2018 | $545,000 |
| 3032 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn | 8,086 | 01/31/2012 | |
| 727 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 2,440 | 09/02/1998 | |
| 296 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 02/17/2012 | $385,000 |
| 289 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,990 | 01/31/2012 | |
| 281 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,496 | 06/25/2019 | |
| 3038 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn | 24,500 | 01/22/2016 | $3,400,000 |
| 737 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 6,653 | 07/25/2016 | |
| 294 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,400 | 04/14/2014 | $325,000 |
| 328 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 1,864 | 03/30/2007 | $445,200 |
| 735 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 7,176 | 06/29/2015 | $350,000 |
| 260 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 49,018 | 06/19/1975 | |
| 725 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 1,000 | 08/28/2024 | $436,454 |
| 731 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 7,469 | 10/30/2024 | $3,400,000 |
| 286 Essex St, Brooklyn | 08/20/2009 | $9,538 | |
| 292 Essex St, Brooklyn | 4,320 | 01/13/2000 |
