| Primary address | 490 Essex Street |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04035-0028 |
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| Purchase date | 02/16/2017 |
| Purchase price | $750,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $1,995 |
| Lot sqft | 3,038 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Frame (B2)
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| Building sqft | 2,200 |
| 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) | Essex Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Sutter Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.03 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.59 Miles |
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490 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1920 and has a total of 2,200 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 490 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $65,340, the tax amount paid for 490 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $1,990. For the next year, the tax amount for 490 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $1,995.
When was 490 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the last sale price?490 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 02/16/2017 for $750,000.
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 490 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: | $1,990 |
| Estimated property tax: | $1,995 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,089,000 |
| Assessed value: | $65,340 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 490 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 | $1,089,000 | $65,340 | $10,031 | 19.843% | $1,990 | $1,990 | -0.12% |
| 2024/25 | $872,000 | $52,320 | $9,922 | 20.085% | $1,993 | $1,993 | +5.73% |
| 2023/24 | $878,000 | $52,680 | $9,384 | 20.085% | $1,885 | $1,885 | +4.50% |
| 2022/23 | $860,000 | $51,600 | $8,881 | 20.309% | $1,804 | $1,804 | +7.81% |
| 2021/22 | $800,000 | $48,000 | $8,381 | 19.963% | $1,673 | $1,673 | -4.90% |
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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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| Closest station | Shepherd Ave & Pitkin Ave at NW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | A-C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.152 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Sutter Av/Essex St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East New York Elementary School Of Excellence | 2 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 370 | 0.20 |
| East New York Elementary School Of Excellence | 2 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 370 | 0.20 |
| P.S. 158 Warwick | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 402 | 0.20 |
| P.S. 158 Warwick | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 402 | 0.20 |
| P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 517 | 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 | 0.39 |
| Vista Academy | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 418 | 0.39 |
| East New York Middle School Of Excellence | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 239 | 0.20 |
| Jhs 218 James P Sinnott | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 305 | 0.38 |
| Achievement First Apollo Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 912 | 0.39 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 269 | 0.38 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.49 |
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 805 | 0.58 |
| W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 408 | 0.77 |
| East New York Family Academy | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 659 | 0.79 |
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Here are the neighbors for 490 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 543 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 1,132 | 02/15/2024 | $610,000 |
| 476 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,132 | 11/14/2017 | $385,000 |
| 544 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 5,940 | 10/14/2016 | |
| 1011 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 02/02/2010 | |
| 545 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 1,132 | 07/23/1991 | |
| 766 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn | 4,968 | 05/16/2022 | |
| 1007 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 04/27/1999 | |
| 549 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 1,132 | 02/17/2000 | |
| 541 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 1,132 | 07/23/1991 | |
| 540 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 2,902 | 05/18/2015 | $271,600 |
| 1013 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn | 2,850 | 11/09/2015 | $550,000 |
| 547 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 1,132 | 08/04/2023 | $610,000 |
| 539 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 1,132 | 04/16/2014 | $1 |
| 484 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,722 | 06/26/2006 | $524,700 |
| 525 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 13,764 | 05/23/2012 | $10 |
| 469-479 Elton St, Brooklyn | 12/27/1973 | ||
| 1017 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn | 2,700 | 01/26/2007 | |
| 551 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 1,132 | 08/06/1991 | |
| 492 Essex St, Brooklyn | 3,320 | 04/01/2002 | |
| 546 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 2,160 | 03/03/2011 | $10 |
