| Primary address | 539 Shepherd Avenue |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04053-0018 |
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| Purchase date | 01/13/2014 |
| Purchase price | $350,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $3,795 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,500 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Frame (B2)
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| Building sqft | 1,412 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Composition |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Frontage | Shepherd Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Sutter Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.06 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.55 Miles |
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539 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1901 and has a total of 1,412 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 539 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $56,520, the tax amount paid for 539 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $3,795.
When was 539 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold?539 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 02/12/2020.
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 539 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $3,796 |
| Estimated property tax: | $3,795 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $717,000 |
| Assessed value: | $43,020 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 539 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $717,000 | $43,020 | $19,130 | 19.843% | $3,796 | $3,796 | +4.68% |
| 2024/25 | $566,000 | $33,960 | $18,054 | 20.085% | $3,626 | $3,626 | +4.99% |
| 2023/24 | $695,000 | $41,700 | $17,196 | 20.085% | $3,454 | $3,454 | +0.79% |
| 2022/23 | $631,000 | $37,860 | $16,873 | 20.309% | $3,427 | $3,427 | +7.66% |
| 2021/22 | $566,000 | $33,960 | $15,942 | 19.963% | $3,183 | $3,183 | -5.13% |
The complete history of permits filed for 539 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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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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| 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 | 0.13 |
| East New York Elementary School Of Excellence | 2 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 370 | 0.13 |
| P.S. 158 Warwick | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 402 | 0.29 |
| P.S. 158 Warwick | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 402 | 0.29 |
| P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 517 | 0.34 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Academy | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 418 | 0.46 |
| Liberty Avenue Middle School | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 439 | 0.46 |
| East New York Middle School Of Excellence | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 239 | 0.13 |
| Jhs 218 James P Sinnott | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 305 | 0.29 |
| Achievement First Aspire Charter | 6 | No | Charter | K-9 | 775 | 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 | 0.29 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.54 |
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 805 | 0.57 |
| East New York Family Academy | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 659 | 0.79 |
| The East New York Arts and Civics High School | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 161 | 0.85 |
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Here are the neighbors for 539 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 292 Berriman St, Brooklyn | 1,844 | 08/09/2022 | $825,000 |
| 1056 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn | 08/02/1979 | ||
| 290 Berriman St, Brooklyn | 2,164 | 04/26/2018 | |
| 1048 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 11/07/1975 | |
| 300 Berriman St, Brooklyn | 2,925 | 11/21/2009 | |
| 545 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 09/26/2023 | $770,000 |
| 553 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 1,892 | 10/11/2017 | $625,000 |
| 549 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,292 | 02/18/2020 | |
| 571-573 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 06/12/2007 | $300,000 |
| 1025 Blake Ave, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 06/22/1989 | |
| 1052 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn | 05/16/1980 | ||
| 294 Berriman St, Brooklyn | 1,764 | 06/13/2012 | |
| 541 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 1,842 | 12/12/2019 | $685,000 |
| 551 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 08/30/2006 | $579,000 |
| 555 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 09/10/1974 | ||
| 1055 Blake Ave, Brooklyn | 17,560 | 02/20/1997 | |
| 1060 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn | 08/02/1979 | ||
| 284 Berriman St, Brooklyn | 2,164 | 07/25/2001 | |
| 286 Berriman St, Brooklyn | 2,080 | 03/22/2018 | $785,000 |
| 547 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 06/11/2024 | $250,000 |
