| Primary address | 231 Fountain Avenue |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04229-0009 |
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| Purchase date | 03/04/2016 |
| Purchase price | $430,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $541 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,683 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Frame (B2)
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| Building sqft | 2,040 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Aluminum/vinyl |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Frontage(s) | Fountain Avenue (wide) |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.38 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.23 Miles |
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231 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1910 and has a total of 2,040 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 231 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $50,400, the tax amount paid for 231 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $511. For the next year, the tax amount for 231 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $541.
When was 231 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold?231 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 05/11/2020.
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 231 Fountain 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: | $511 |
| Estimated property tax: | $541 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $840,000 |
| Assessed value: | $50,400 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 231 Fountain 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 | $840,000 | $50,400 | $2,576 | 19.843% | $511 | $511 | -1.17% |
| 2024/25 | $831,000 | $49,860 | $2,575 | 20.085% | $517 | $517 | +0.94% |
| 2023/24 | $827,000 | $49,620 | $2,551 | 20.085% | $512 | $512 | +4.81% |
| 2022/23 | $759,000 | $45,540 | $2,407 | 20.309% | $489 | $489 | +7.67% |
| 2021/22 | $788,000 | $47,280 | $2,275 | 19.963% | $454 | $454 | +0.48% |
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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 | Euclid Ave & Pitkin Ave at SW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | A-C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.157 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Pitkin Av /Logan St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.068 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 611 | 0.29 |
| P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 611 | 0.29 |
| P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 517 | 0.30 |
| P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 517 | 0.30 |
| East New York Elementary School Of Excellence | 2 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 370 | 0.41 |
| 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 | 0.51 |
| Liberty Avenue Middle School | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 439 | 0.51 |
| Jhs 218 James P Sinnott | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 305 | 0.32 |
| East New York Middle School Of Excellence | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 239 | 0.41 |
| MS 935 | 7 | No | Public | 6 | 181 | 0.47 |
| 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 | 0.31 |
| The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 269 | 0.32 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.48 |
| East New York Family Academy | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 659 | 1.10 |
| W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 408 | 1.11 |
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Here are the neighbors for 231 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 1,280 | 10/28/2020 | $784,000 |
| 164 Crystal St, Brooklyn | 1,400 | ||
| 243 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 1,280 | 12/27/2017 | $390,000 |
| 897 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn | 3,144 | 12/07/2021 | |
| 229 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 1,280 | 08/31/2018 | $665,000 |
| 166 Crystal St, Brooklyn | 2,100 | 06/03/1997 | |
| 168 Crystal St, Brooklyn | 1,400 | 08/22/2003 | $299,000 |
| 233 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 1,280 | 03/24/2004 | |
| 895 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn | 4,500 | 04/01/2006 | |
| 899 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn | 3,144 | 11/30/2018 | |
| 221 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 1,280 | 02/05/2021 | $535,000 |
| 241 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 2,286 | 02/08/2022 | |
| 172 Crystal St, Brooklyn | 2,100 | 05/23/2019 | $850,000 |
| 235 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 1,280 | 02/09/2010 | |
| 245 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 2,900 | 06/20/2002 | |
| 227 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 1,280 | 10/20/2025 | |
| 225 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 1,280 | 12/21/2020 | $790,000 |
| 223 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 1,280 | 05/10/2017 | $655,000 |
| 2640 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 32,967 | 01/05/1996 | |
| 239 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 2,286 | 07/14/2022 |
