| Primary address | 251 Forbell Street |
| Secondary address | 251 Rear Forbell St |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04225-0005 |
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| Purchase date | 12/17/2013 |
| Purchase price | $10 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $7,743 |
| Lot sqft | 2,500 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Frame (B2) |
| Building sqft | 2,248 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 3 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Composition |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Detached, frame garage |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Frontage(s) | Forbell Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Pitkin Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 1.00 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.48 Miles |
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251 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1930 and has a total of 2,248 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 251 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $61,560, the tax amount paid for 251 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $7,305. For the next year, the tax amount for 251 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $7,743.
When was 251 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the last sale price?251 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 01/16/2026 for $860,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2013 | $10 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 251 Forbell 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: | $7,305 |
| Estimated property tax: | $7,743 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,026,000 |
| Assessed value: | $61,560 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 251 Forbell 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 | $1,026,000 | $61,560 | $36,816 | 19.843% | $7,305 | $7,305 | +4.72% |
| 2024/25 | $923,000 | $55,380 | $34,733 | 20.085% | $6,976 | $6,976 | +31.21% |
| 2023/24 | $817,000 | $49,020 | $34,560 | 20.085% | $6,941 | $5,317 | -1.11% |
| 2022/23 | $757,000 | $45,420 | $34,472 | 20.309% | $7,001 | $5,376 | +10.44% |
| 2021/22 | $761,000 | $45,660 | $32,521 | 19.963% | $6,492 | $4,868 | -24.60% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 4 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | Grant Ave & Pitkin Ave at NE Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Distance (miles) | 0.11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Pitkin Av/Forbell St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 724 | 0.05 |
| P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 724 | 0.05 |
| P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 611 | 0.33 |
| P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 611 | 0.33 |
| Cypress Hills Ascend Charter | 7 | No | Charter | K-5 | 387 | 0.35 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhs 218 James P Sinnott | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 305 | 0.77 |
| Brooklyn Scholars Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 717 | 0.55 |
| Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro | NR | No | Private | 6-8 | 0 | 0.58 |
| Is 171 Abraham Lincoln | 3 | No | Public | 6-8 | 264 | 0.70 |
| HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL | 5 | No | Public | 6-8 | 277 | 0.70 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 805 | 0.64 |
| The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 269 | 0.77 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.97 |
| Goddard High School For Communication Arts & Technology | 6 | No | Public | 9-12 | 605 | 1.02 |
| URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 337 | 1.14 |
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Here are the neighbors for 251 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 2,248 | 06/02/2004 | |
| 227 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 2,248 | 09/22/2006 | |
| 252 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 986 | 10/22/2015 | |
| 243 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 2,248 | 02/25/2004 | $390,000 |
| 263 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 2,248 | 02/03/2024 | |
| 258 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 986 | 10/02/2015 | $315,000 |
| 231 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 2,248 | 06/02/2017 | $10 |
| 221 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 2,248 | 09/29/2006 | $615,000 |
| 257 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 2,248 | 03/03/2006 | $584,000 |
| 245 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 2,248 | 11/14/2008 | |
| 233 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 2,248 | 06/26/1997 | |
| 261 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 2,248 | 02/12/1998 | |
| 264 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 2,328 | 11/29/2011 | |
| 262 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 936 | 07/17/1998 | |
| 260 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 936 | 05/10/1990 | |
| 249 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 2,248 | 02/09/1995 | |
| 225 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 2,248 | 06/22/2006 | $530,000 |
| 254 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 936 | 09/25/1990 | |
| 237 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 2,248 | 05/27/2021 | |
| 255 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 2,248 | 11/01/2006 | $57,500 |
