| Primary address | 281 Essex Street |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03972-0005 |
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| Purchase date | 11/09/2006 |
| Purchase price | $380,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $9,309 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,400 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Frame (B2)
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| Building sqft | 2,496 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Conventional |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Stucco |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 2007 |
| Frontage(s) | Essex Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Liberty Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.40 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.48 Miles |
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281 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 2007 and has a total of 2,496 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 281 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $68,520, the tax amount paid for 281 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $9,309. For the next year, the tax amount for 281 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $9,309.
When was 281 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold?281 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 06/25/2019.
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 281 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: | $9,309 |
| Estimated property tax: | $9,309 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,142,000 |
| Assessed value: | $68,520 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 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 | $1,142,000 | $68,520 | $46,915 | 19.843% | $9,309 | $9,309 | -0.46% |
| 2024/25 | $984,000 | $59,040 | $46,562 | 20.085% | $9,352 | $9,352 | +6.00% |
| 2023/24 | $1,021,000 | $61,260 | $43,927 | 20.085% | $8,823 | $8,823 | +4.83% |
| 2022/23 | $894,000 | $53,640 | $41,441 | 20.309% | $8,416 | $8,416 | +7.83% |
| 2021/22 | $777,000 | $46,620 | $39,096 | 19.963% | $7,805 | $7,805 | -5.14% |
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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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Distance to Subway
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| Station lines | A-C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.219 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Atlantic Av/Essex St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | Q24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.084 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 517 | 0.14 |
| P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 517 | 0.14 |
| Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 3 | NR | No | Charter | K-3 | 113 | 0.08 |
| Achievement First Apollo Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 912 | 0.09 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.12 |
| 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 | 0.09 |
| Vista Academy | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 418 | 0.09 |
| Achievement First Apollo Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 912 | 0.09 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.12 |
| P.S. 89 Cypress Hills | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 474 | 0.24 |
| 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 | 0.12 |
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 805 | 0.38 |
| The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 269 | 0.65 |
| W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 408 | 0.76 |
| World Academy For Total Community Health | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 132 | 0.99 |
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Here are the neighbors for 281 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 |
| 3038 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn | 24,500 | 01/22/2016 | $3,400,000 |
| 289 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,990 | 01/31/2012 | |
| 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 |
| 330 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,626 | 09/20/2018 | $959,000 |
| 735 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 7,176 | 06/29/2015 | $350,000 |
| 260 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 49,018 | 06/19/1975 | |
| 291 Essex St, Brooklyn | 12,240 | 02/22/2016 | $1,500,000 |
| 725 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 1,000 | 08/28/2024 | $436,454 |
| 731 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 7,469 | 10/30/2024 | $3,400,000 |
| 755 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 3,760 | 12/12/2019 | $5,200,000 |
