| Primary address | 493 Chestnut Street |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04231-0010 |
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| Purchase date | 10/15/2019 |
| Purchase price | $545,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $3,070 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,573 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Miscellaneous One Family (A9)
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| Building sqft | 1,782 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Aluminum/vinyl |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Frontage(s) | Chestnut Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Pitkin Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.48 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.18 Miles |
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493 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1899 and has a total of 1,782 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 493 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $52,140, the tax amount paid for 493 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $2,900. For the next year, the tax amount for 493 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $3,070.
When was 493 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold?493 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 07/18/2025.
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 493 Chestnut 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: | $2,901 |
| Estimated property tax: | $3,070 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $869,000 |
| Assessed value: | $52,140 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 493 Chestnut 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $869,000 | $52,140 | $14,618 | 19.843% | $2,901 | $2,901 | -1.20% |
| 2024/25 | $844,000 | $50,640 | $14,618 | 20.085% | $2,936 | $2,936 | +1.25% |
| 2023/24 | $746,000 | $44,760 | $14,437 | 20.085% | $2,900 | $2,900 | +4.61% |
| 2022/23 | $739,000 | $44,340 | $13,648 | 20.309% | $2,772 | $2,772 | +7.68% |
| 2021/22 | $810,000 | $48,600 | $12,896 | 19.963% | $2,574 | $2,574 | +0.40% |
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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) | 0.06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Euclid Av/Pitkin Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.064 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 611 | 0.20 |
| P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 611 | 0.20 |
| P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 517 | 0.38 |
| P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 517 | 0.38 |
| MS 935 | 7 | No | Public | 6 | 181 | 0.46 |
| 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 | 0.59 |
| Liberty Avenue Middle School | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 439 | 0.59 |
| Jhs 218 James P Sinnott | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 305 | 0.36 |
| MS 935 | 7 | No | Public | 6 | 181 | 0.46 |
| Brooklyn Scholars Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 717 | 0.48 |
| 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 | 0.30 |
| The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 269 | 0.36 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.54 |
| East New York Family Academy | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 659 | 1.18 |
| W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 408 | 1.20 |
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Here are the neighbors for 493 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187 Crystal St, Brooklyn | 2,000 | 04/13/2013 | |
| 193 Crystal St, Brooklyn | 2,000 | 12/08/2014 | |
| 2674 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 12/14/2016 | |
| 2676 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 1,920 | 09/15/2000 | |
| 2688 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 08/30/2016 | $685,000 | |
| 92 Doscher St, Brooklyn | 2,160 | 07/24/2015 | $535,000 |
| 94 Doscher St, Brooklyn | 2,160 | 02/23/1989 | |
| 501 Chestnut St, Brooklyn | 1,872 | 08/28/2020 | $649,000 |
| 505 Chestnut St, Brooklyn | 1,848 | 02/03/2006 | |
| 495 Chestnut St, Brooklyn | 2,115 | 06/08/2016 | |
| 507 Chestnut St, Brooklyn | 1,872 | 02/22/2001 | |
| 509 Chestnut St, Brooklyn | 1,848 | 08/15/1973 | |
| 2678 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 01/25/2005 | $375,500 |
| 2682 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 10/04/1996 | |
| 2686 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 10/07/2022 | |
| 2690 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 08/30/2016 | $685,000 | |
| 513 Chestnut St, Brooklyn | 2,310 | 01/29/2007 | $587,100 |
| 2684 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 03/22/2024 | $655,000 |
| 499 Chestnut St, Brooklyn | 1,725 | 10/08/2019 | $525,000 |
| 497 Chestnut St, Brooklyn | 1,872 | 12/05/2022 | $580,000 |
