| Primary address | 491 Elton Street |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04050-0015 |
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| Purchase date | 09/29/2016 |
| Purchase price | $530,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $2,772 |
| Lot sqft | 1,800 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Brick (B1)
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| Building sqft | 2,048 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Frontage(s) | Elton 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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491 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1901 and has a total of 2,048 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 491 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $50,640, the tax amount paid for 491 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $2,772. For the next year, the tax amount for 491 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $2,772.
When was 491 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold?491 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 08/07/2024.
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 491 Elton 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: | $2,773 |
| Estimated property tax: | $2,772 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $844,000 |
| Assessed value: | $50,640 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 491 Elton 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 | $844,000 | $50,640 | $13,973 | 19.843% | $2,773 | $2,773 | +0.09% |
| 2024/25 | $864,000 | $51,840 | $13,792 | 20.085% | $2,770 | $2,770 | +5.77% |
| 2023/24 | $853,000 | $51,180 | $13,039 | 20.085% | $2,619 | $2,619 | +4.65% |
| 2022/23 | $731,000 | $43,860 | $12,322 | 20.309% | $2,502 | $2,502 | +7.68% |
| 2021/22 | $635,000 | $38,100 | $11,644 | 19.963% | $2,324 | $2,324 | -5.16% |
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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) | 0.226 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Sutter Av/Linwood St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.029 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.20 |
| East New York Elementary School Of Excellence | 2 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 370 | 0.20 |
| P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 517 | 0.39 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Vista Academy | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 418 | 0.43 |
| Liberty Avenue Middle School | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 439 | 0.43 |
| East New York Middle School Of Excellence | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 239 | 0.20 |
| America Come Back To God Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 66 | 0.40 |
| Jhs 218 James P Sinnott | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 305 | 0.41 |
| 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 | 0.41 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.56 |
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 805 | 0.66 |
| East New York Family Academy | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 659 | 0.72 |
| Performing Arts and Technology High School | 6 | No | Public | 9-12 | 319 | 0.73 |
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Here are the neighbors for 491 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 588 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 3,216 | 10/13/2017 | |
| 582 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 11/23/2016 | $500,000 |
| 961 Blake Ave, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 05/04/1989 | |
| 984 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn | 2,640 | 10/12/2006 | $480,822 |
| 986 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn | 2,640 | 10/31/2024 | |
| 990 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn | 2,640 | 02/04/2016 | |
| 495 Elton St, Brooklyn | 2,305 | 06/07/2020 | $15,000 |
| 507 Elton St, Brooklyn | 2,160 | 08/17/2001 | |
| 509 Elton St, Brooklyn | 4,266 | 12/30/2020 | $915,000 |
| 511 Elton St, Brooklyn | 8,600 | 11/12/1971 | |
| 978 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn | 3,520 | 07/09/2025 | |
| 497 Elton St, Brooklyn | 2,305 | 09/14/2009 | |
| 501 Elton St, Brooklyn | 2,000 | 04/20/2011 | |
| 980 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn | 2,640 | 08/07/2015 | |
| 586 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 2,285 | 11/19/2021 | $891,775 |
| 995 Blake Ave, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 07/26/2019 | |
| 503 Elton St, Brooklyn | 3,810 | 04/04/2013 | $420,000 |
| 979 Blake Ave, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 01/28/2021 | $520,000 |
| 976 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn | 4,180 | 10/31/2016 | $680,000 |
| 587 Cleveland St, Brooklyn | 1,134 | 05/25/2016 | $420,000 |
