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281 Etna Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Information

281 Etna Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 281 Etna Street
Neighborhood East New York
Zip code 11208
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 04105-0123

Sales & Tax Overview for 281 Etna Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 04/30/2021
Purchase price $735,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 281 Etna Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,295
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 64.75 ft
Property type Miscellaneous One Family (A9)
Building sqft 1,400
Building dimensions 20 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Row
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Composition
Basement type Full
Year built 1920
Frontage Etna Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Jamaica Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 281 Etna Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 1
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 19
Community district 5
Closest police station 1.15 Miles
Closest fire station 0.64 Miles

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Other Property Data for 281 Etna Street, Brooklyn

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About 281 Etna Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 281 Etna Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

281 Etna Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,400 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 281 Etna Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $54,180, the tax amount paid for 281 Etna Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $3,992.

When was 281 Etna Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the last sale price?

281 Etna Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 04/30/2021 for $735,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 281 Etna Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 281 Etna Street, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/30/2021 $735,000
11/10/2020 $425,000
05/12/2018 $10
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 281 Etna Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/01/2025 - R
03/19/2025 - D
Mortgage
(2025050100052001)
02/28/2025 - R
02/24/2025 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2025022700016001)
11/18/2022 - R Initial UCC1
(2022111600984001)
05/07/2021 - R
04/30/2021 - D
Mortgage
(2021050300247002)
05/07/2021 - R
04/30/2021 - D
Deed
(2021050300247001)
11/24/2020 - R
11/10/2020 - D
Deed
(2020111901097001)
10/26/2020 - R
09/21/2020 - D
Deed
(2020092100395001)
05/29/2018 - R
05/12/2018 - D
Deed
(2018052900385001)
12/21/2001 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3880007934488)
10/23/1995 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3990004973899)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 281 Etna Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $3,992
Tax assessor's market value: $903,000
Assessed value: $54,180

Assessment History for 281 Etna Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $798,000 $47,880 $20,098 19.843% $3,988 $3,988 -0.32%
2024/25 $630,000 $37,800 $19,919 20.085% $4,001 $4,001 +5.90%
2023/24 $730,000 $43,800 $18,810 20.085% $3,778 $3,778 +4.69%
2022/23 $742,000 $44,520 $17,770 20.309% $3,609 $3,609 +7.83%
2021/22 $619,000 $37,140 $16,765 19.963% $3,347 $3,347 +212.21%

Permits for 281 Etna Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/14/2022 Alteration
11/22/2022 Alteration
11/03/2022 Alteration type 2
         
         
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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)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Crescent St & Jamaica Ave at SE Corner
Station lines J
Distance (miles) 0.168
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 65 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 471 0.25
P.S. 65 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 471 0.25
P.S. 7 Abraham Lincoln 4 No Public PK, K-5 628 0.15
P.S. 7 Abraham Lincoln 4 No Public PK, K-5 628 0.15
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.22

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL 5 Yes Public 6-8 277 0.23
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln 3 Yes Public 6-8 264 0.23
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.22
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.43
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.71

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School 4 No Public 9-12 404 0.47
Multicultural High School 4 No Public 9-12 335 0.47
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE NR No Public 9-12 337 0.47
Brooklyn Lab School 5 No Public 9-12 395 0.47
Academy of Innovative Technology 4 No Public 9-12 406 0.47

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Neighbors for 281 Etna Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 281 Etna Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
287 Etna St, Brooklyn 1,449 07/22/2024
33 Cox Pl, Brooklyn 1,102 03/27/2026 $490,000
37 Cox Pl, Brooklyn 1,102 08/30/2017
253 Etna St, Brooklyn 2,048 12/16/2025 $980,000
13 Cox Pl, Brooklyn 1,260 10/11/2007
19 Cox Pl, Brooklyn 4,950 03/03/2017
269 Etna St, Brooklyn 1,054 07/12/1991
263 Etna St, Brooklyn 2,048 03/09/2021 $900,000
261 Etna St, Brooklyn 2,000 06/03/2013
78 Crescent St, Brooklyn 2,250 12/05/2019
273 Etna St, Brooklyn 3,120 10/01/2018
271 Etna St, Brooklyn 2,052 10/05/2017 $755,000
15 Cox Pl, Brooklyn 1,743 03/19/2014 $355,000
82 Crescent St, Brooklyn 1,647 09/05/2002
279 Etna St, Brooklyn 1,400 07/23/2021
275 Etna St, Brooklyn 2,594 11/12/2021
259 Etna St, Brooklyn 2,000 05/14/2001
257 Etna St, Brooklyn 2,048 08/13/2021
285 Etna St, Brooklyn 1,400 08/14/1986
23 Cox Pl, Brooklyn 1,368 08/05/2021
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