| Primary address | 491 Van Siclen Avenue |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11207 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04058-0079 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $3,526 |
| Lot sqft | 1,800 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
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| Building sqft | 1,116 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Combination |
| Year built | 1989 |
| Frontage(s) | Van Siclen Avenue (wide) |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.42 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.37 Miles |
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491 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 was built in 1989 and has a total of 1,116 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 491 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $29,580, the tax amount paid for 491 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 is $3,526. For the next year, the tax amount for 491 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 is estimated at $3,526.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 491 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $3,527 |
| Estimated property tax: | $3,526 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $493,000 |
| Assessed value: | $29,580 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 491 Van Siclen 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 | $493,000 | $29,580 | $17,774 | 19.843% | $4,336 | $3,527 | +164.65% |
| 2024/25 | $474,000 | $28,440 | $6,635 | 20.085% | $4,168 | $1,333 | +10.79% |
| 2023/24 | $582,000 | $34,920 | $5,989 | 20.085% | $3,932 | $1,203 | -1.32% |
| 2022/23 | $463,000 | $27,780 | $6,002 | 20.309% | $3,920 | $1,219 | +6.64% |
| 2021/22 | $484,000 | $29,040 | $5,726 | 19.963% | $3,636 | $1,143 | -6.78% |
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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 | Van Siclen Ave & Livonia Ave at NW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.138 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Line | B14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.176 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 149 Danny Kaye | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 479 | 0.25 |
| P.S. 149 Danny Kaye | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 479 | 0.25 |
| America Come Back To God Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 66 | 0.05 |
| America Come Back To God Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 66 | 0.05 |
| St. John Cantius School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.23 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas | 5 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 351 | 0.36 |
| America Come Back To God Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 66 | 0.05 |
| St. John Cantius School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.23 |
| New Grace Center Christian School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 185 | 0.29 |
| Achievement First East New York Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,144 | 0.37 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Captain Vernon a Richards High School-Fire | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 223 | 0.35 |
| World Academy For Total Community Health | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 132 | 0.35 |
| Performing Arts and Technology High School | 6 | No | Public | 9-12 | 319 | 0.35 |
| High School For Civil Rights | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 140 | 0.35 |
| Achievement First East New York Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,144 | 0.37 |
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Here are the neighbors for 491 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 485 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 04/23/2025 | $105,000 |
| 481 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 01/29/2026 | $680,000 |
| 453 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn | 1,134 | 03/21/2025 | $499,860 |
| 580 Hendrix St, Brooklyn | 1,134 | 12/06/2008 | |
| 487 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 02/02/2007 | $300,000 |
| 576 Hendrix St, Brooklyn | 1,134 | 05/20/2019 | $419,000 |
| 479 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 05/05/1999 | |
| 451 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn | 1,134 | ||
| 582 Hendrix St, Brooklyn | 1,134 | 09/30/2015 | |
| 574 Hendrix St, Brooklyn | 1,134 | 08/13/2010 | $339,000 |
| 584 Hendrix St, Brooklyn | 1,134 | 07/23/2012 | |
| 461 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn | 1,134 | ||
| 499 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 10/26/1989 | |
| 578 Hendrix St, Brooklyn | 1,134 | 11/08/2007 | $300,000 |
| 459 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn | 1,134 | 01/30/2025 | $575,000 |
| 457 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn | 1,134 | ||
| 497 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 11/09/1989 | |
| 586 Hendrix St, Brooklyn | 1,134 | 06/12/2025 | |
| 455 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn | 1,134 | 02/16/2007 | |
| 495 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 10/26/1989 |
