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489 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 489 Rear Shepherd Ave

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1990

Lot sq. ft.

3,200

General information

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Address
Primary address
489 Shepherd Avenue
Alternate address(es)
489 Garage Shepherd Ave
489 Rear Shepherd Ave
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04037-0107

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
1,132
Building dimensions
18 ft x 31.42 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1990
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Combination
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,835
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Shepherd Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Sutter Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
32 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,200

Area overview

Walk score
69 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
71 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.09 Miles
Closest fire station
0.50 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 489 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 489 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/20/2026 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2026041700852001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
06/30/2022 - R
05/27/2022 - D		 Lien of Common Charges
(2022062101061001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
09/17/2021 - R
09/03/2021 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021090700135002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
09/17/2021 - R
09/02/2021 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2021090700135001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
05/27/2021 - R Initial UCC1
(2021052500757001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
05/06/2021 - R
04/13/2021 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2021042901453001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
03/11/2016 - R
02/12/2016 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016030700273001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
03/03/2006 - R
02/14/2006 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006021401691001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/24/2006 - R
01/25/2006 - D		 Mortgage
(2006021700781003)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
02/24/2006 - R
01/25/2006 - D		 Agreement
(2006021700781002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 489 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$4,835
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$652,000
Assessed value
$39,120

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $679,000 $40,740 $22,210 19.843% $4,689 $4,407 +4.72%
2024/25 $638,000 $38,280 $20,954 20.085% $4,478 $4,209 +0.29%
2023/24 $673,000 $40,380 $20,894 20.085% $4,478 $4,197 +3.02%
2022/23 $551,000 $33,060 $20,057 20.309% $4,370 $4,073 +8.16%
2021/22 $523,000 $31,380 $18,864 19.963% $4,053 $3,766 -2.12%
2020/21 $502,000 $30,120 $18,282 21.045% $4,144 $3,847 +5.81%
2019/20 $464,000 $27,840 $17,178 21.167% $3,932 $3,636 +1.54%
2018/19 $530,000 $31,800 $17,118 20.919% $3,886 $3,581 +6.72%
2017/18 $452,000 $27,120 $16,461 20.385% $3,655 $3,356 +142.92%
2016/17 $365,000 $21,900 $6,910 19.991% $3,382 $1,381 +6.63%
Permits

Permit information for 489 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/11/2022 Alteration
05/19/2021 Alteration
05/06/2021 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Shepherd Ave & Pitkin Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.106
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
East New York Elementary School Of Excellence 2 Yes Public PK, K-5 370 0.22
East New York Elementary School Of Excellence 2 Yes Public PK, K-5 370 0.22
P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden 5 No Public PK, K-5 517 0.26
P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden 5 No Public PK, K-5 517 0.26
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 0.38
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 3 NR No Charter K-3 113 0.42
Salve Regina Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 412 0.44
Salve Regina Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 412 0.44
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Vista Academy 7 Yes Public 6-8 418 0.38
Liberty Avenue Middle School 4 Yes Public 6-8 439 0.38
East New York Middle School Of Excellence 4 No Public 6-8 239 0.22
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott 4 No Public 6-8 305 0.34
Achievement First Apollo Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 912 0.38
Salve Regina Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 412 0.44
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.46
Salve Regina Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.46
St. Michael School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.46
Achievement First Aspire Charter 6 No Charter K-9 775 0.49
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers 2 No Public 9-12 269 0.34
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.46
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School 4 No Public 9-12 805 0.51
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School 2 No Public 9-12 408 0.84
East New York Family Academy 5 No Public 6-12 659 0.86
World Academy For Total Community Health 2 No Public 9-12 132 0.89
Captain Vernon a Richards High School-Fire 3 No Public 9-12 223 0.89
High School For Civil Rights 2 No Public 9-12 140 0.89
Performing Arts and Technology High School 6 No Public 9-12 319 0.89
P.S. 36 NR No Public PK, K-12 388 0.92

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Neighbors for 489 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

491 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 493 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 258 Berriman St, Brooklyn 517 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 519 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 254 Berriman St, Brooklyn 515 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 278 Berriman St, Brooklyn 248 Berriman St, Brooklyn 250 Berriman St, Brooklyn 816 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn 511 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 276 Berriman St, Brooklyn 252 Berriman St, Brooklyn 260 Berriman St, Brooklyn 235 Berriman St, Brooklyn 256 Berriman St, Brooklyn 277 Berriman St, Brooklyn 1059 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn 272 Berriman St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 489 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11207, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11374, New York City, NY 11375, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY 11414, New York City, NY 11415, New York City, NY 11416, New York City, NY 11417, New York City, NY 11418, New York City, NY 11419, New York City, NY 11420, New York City, NY 11421, New York City, NY 11424, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 489 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 489 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1990.

What is the total square footage of 489 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

489 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 1,132 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 489 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

489 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $39,120.

What are the property taxes for 489 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 489 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $4,834.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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