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439 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Information

439 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 439 Shepherd Avenue
Secondary address 439 Garage Shepherd Ave
Neighborhood East New York
Zip code 11208
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 04021-0014

Sales & Tax Overview for 439 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 04/28/2016
Purchase price $300,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 439 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,500
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 100 ft
Property type Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sqft 1,152
Building dimensions 18 ft x 26 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Composition
Basement type Full
Garage type Detached, frame garage
Year built 1920
Frontage Shepherd Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street Pitkin Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 439 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 19
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.16 Miles
Closest fire station 0.46 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 439 Garage Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208

About 439 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 439 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

439 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,152 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 439 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $42,660, the tax amount paid for 439 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $2,106.

When was 439 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the last sale price?

439 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 04/28/2016 for $300,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 439 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 439 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/28/2016 $300,000

Title Documents for 439 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/17/2016 - R
04/28/2016 - D
Deed
(2016050200821001)
           
           
           
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 439 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $2,106
Tax assessor's market value: $711,000
Assessed value: $42,660

Assessment History for 439 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 439 Shepherd 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 $544,000 $32,640 $10,603 19.843% $2,104 $2,104 +0.17%
2024/25 $492,000 $29,520 $10,457 20.085% $2,100 $2,100 +5.78%
2023/24 $597,000 $35,820 $9,886 20.085% $1,986 $1,986 +4.59%
2022/23 $654,000 $39,240 $9,348 20.309% $1,898 $1,898 +7.50%
2021/22 $557,000 $33,420 $8,846 19.963% $1,766 $1,766 -5.03%

Permits for 439 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/26/2017 Alteration type 1
08/01/2016 Alteration type 2
         
         
         
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East New York Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$555,000
11% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$493
11% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Shepherd Ave & Pitkin Ave at SE Corner
Station lines A-C
Distance (miles) 0.02
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 517 0.17
P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 517 0.17
P.S. 158 Warwick 5 No Public PK, K-5 402 0.26
P.S. 158 Warwick 5 No Public PK, K-5 402 0.26
Achievement First Apollo Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 912 0.30

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Vista Academy 7 Yes Public 6-8 418 0.30
Liberty Avenue Middle School 4 Yes Public 6-8 439 0.30
Achievement First Apollo Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 912 0.30
East New York Middle School Of Excellence 4 No Public 6-8 239 0.31
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.37

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.37
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers 2 No Public 9-12 269 0.41
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School 4 No Public 9-12 805 0.44
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School 2 No Public 9-12 408 0.82
High School For Civil Rights 2 No Public 9-12 140 0.91

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Neighbors for 439 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 439 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
437 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 3,036 09/13/2006
443 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 1,188 07/05/2016
445 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 1,176 07/24/2019 $445,000
451 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 2,056 10/21/2014 $400,000
2484 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 3,300 08/16/2018 $712,500
202 Berriman St, Brooklyn 2,018 04/25/2019
204 Berriman St, Brooklyn 3,200 07/24/2025
441 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 1,152 01/22/2002
457 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 2,200 03/22/2013
459 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 2,200 09/05/2019 $900,000
208 Berriman St, Brooklyn 2,240 08/08/2019 $725,000
425 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 3,820 10/27/2015 $18,400,000
2486 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 3,300 11/15/2013 $458,213
210 Berriman St, Brooklyn 2,072 05/22/2019 $200,000
461 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 1,920 04/17/1986
463 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 1,920 09/18/2015 $599,000
188 Berriman St, Brooklyn 2,400 11/09/2022 $995,000
465 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 1,920 03/30/1987
2488 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 3,300 05/15/2018
453 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 2,056 01/30/2009 $485,000
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