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491 Ashford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 Property Information

491 Ashford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 491 Ashford Street
Neighborhood East New York
Zip code 11207
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 04048-0012

Sales & Tax Overview for 491 Ashford Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 03/13/2003
Purchase price $150,500
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 491 Ashford Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,800
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 90 ft
Property type Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sqft 2,000
Building dimensions 20 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Row
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1930
Frontage Ashford Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Blake Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 491 Ashford Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

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School district 19
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.12 Miles
Closest fire station 0.55 Miles

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About 491 Ashford Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 491 Ashford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

491 Ashford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 was built in 1930 and has a total of 2,000 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 491 Ashford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $52,080, the tax amount paid for 491 Ashford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 is $1,514.

When was 491 Ashford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 last sold?

491 Ashford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 was last sold in 01/27/2004.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 491 Ashford Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 491 Ashford Street, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/13/2003 $150,500

Title Documents for 491 Ashford Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/25/2025 - R
06/19/2025 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2025061900728001)
11/23/2015 - R
11/10/2015 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2015111000016001)
11/17/2005 - R
10/25/2005 - D
Mortgage
(2005111000508001)
03/29/2004 - R
01/27/2004 - D
Mortgage
(2004021200576002)
03/29/2004 - R
01/27/2004 - D
Deed
(2004021200576001)
04/15/2003 - R
03/13/2003 - D
Mortgage
(2003032600411002)
04/15/2003 - R
03/13/2003 - D
Deed
(2003032600411001)
06/06/2001 - R Deed
(3020007683902)
08/08/2000 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3690007294269)
07/17/2000 - R
03/07/2000 - D
Deed
(3120007270512)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 491 Ashford Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $1,514
Tax assessor's market value: $868,000
Assessed value: $52,080

Assessment History for 491 Ashford Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 491 Ashford 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
2025/26 $836,000 $50,160 $5,779 19.843% $1,428 $1,147 +4.47%
2024/25 $752,000 $45,120 $5,465 20.085% $1,367 $1,098 +8.26%
2023/24 $729,000 $43,740 $5,048 20.085% $1,295 $1,014 +0.09%
2022/23 $580,000 $34,800 $4,988 20.309% $1,310 $1,013 +3.16%
2021/22 $532,000 $31,920 $4,918 19.963% $1,269 $982 +1.68%

Permits for 491 Ashford Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

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 Ashford St & Livonia Ave at NW Corner
Station lines 3
Distance (miles) 0.261
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 158 Warwick 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 402 0.18
P.S. 158 Warwick 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 402 0.18
East New York Elementary School Of Excellence 2 No Public PK, K-5 370 0.25
East New York Elementary School Of Excellence 2 No Public PK, K-5 370 0.25
America Come Back To God Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 66 0.30

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Liberty Avenue Middle School 4 Yes Public 6-8 439 0.48
Vista Academy 7 Yes Public 6-8 418 0.48
East New York Middle School Of Excellence 4 No Public 6-8 239 0.25
America Come Back To God Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 66 0.30
Salve Regina Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 412 0.44

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 0.48
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.62
World Academy For Total Community Health 2 No Public 9-12 132 0.64
Performing Arts and Technology High School 6 No Public 9-12 319 0.64
High School For Civil Rights 2 No Public 9-12 140 0.64

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Neighbors for 491 Ashford Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 491 Ashford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
576 Cleveland St, Brooklyn 2,080
493 Ashford St, Brooklyn 2,000 10/27/2015 $18,400,000
929 Blake Ave, Brooklyn 1,116 10/22/2024 $610,000
933 Blake Ave, Brooklyn 1,116 04/01/2011 $255,000
923 Blake Ave, Brooklyn 1,116 07/25/2018
475 Ashford St, Brooklyn 1,152 12/01/2019
568 Cleveland St, Brooklyn 2,080 05/11/2023 $785,000
531 Warwick St, Brooklyn 1,116
917 Blake Ave, Brooklyn 1,116 05/21/2021
925 Blake Ave, Brooklyn 1,116
529 Warwick St, Brooklyn 1,116
940 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn 2,000 04/25/2014
489 Ashford St, Brooklyn 2,000 01/22/2015
485 Ashford St, Brooklyn 2,000 08/09/2016
483 Ashford St, Brooklyn 2,000 10/31/2024 $580,000
570 Cleveland St, Brooklyn 2,080 12/08/2022 $840,000
931 Blake Ave, Brooklyn 1,116
572 Cleveland St, Brooklyn 2,080 08/25/2023 $157,000
919 Blake Ave, Brooklyn 1,116
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