| Primary address | 281 Fountain Avenue |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04247-0010 |
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| Purchase date | 05/09/2003 |
| Purchase price | $23 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $15,803 |
| Lot sqft | 2,750 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Four Families (C3) |
| Building sqft | 6,340 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Walk-up apartment |
| Building material | Stone |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Year last altered | 2006 |
| Frontage(s) | Fountain Avenue (wide) |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.36 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.31 Miles |
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281 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1930 and has a total of 6,340 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 281 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $316,800, the tax amount paid for 281 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $14,648. For the next year, the tax amount for 281 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $15,803.
When was 281 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the last sale price?281 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 05/09/2003 for $23.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 4 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2003 | $23 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 281 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: | $14,648 |
| Estimated property tax: | $15,803 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $704,000 |
| Assessed value: | $316,800 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | $704,000 | $316,800 | $117,759 | 12.439% | $14,648 | $14,648 | +5.58% |
| 2024/25 | $741,600 | $333,720 | $110,989 | 12.5% | $13,874 | $13,874 | +5.97% |
| 2023/24 | $618,000 | $278,100 | $104,720 | 12.502% | $13,092 | $13,092 | +10.75% |
| 2022/23 | $639,000 | $287,550 | $96,366 | 12.267% | $12,805 | $11,821 | +16.30% |
| 2021/22 | $592,000 | $266,400 | $83,070 | 12.235% | $11,957 | $10,164 | +19.00% |
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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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| Station lines | A-C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.199 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Sutter Av/Fountain Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.039 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 0.33 |
| P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 611 | 0.33 |
| East New York Elementary School Of Excellence | 2 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 370 | 0.35 |
| East New York Elementary School Of Excellence | 2 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 370 | 0.35 |
| P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 517 | 0.37 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Jhs 218 James P Sinnott | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 305 | 0.23 |
| East New York Middle School Of Excellence | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 239 | 0.35 |
| Brooklyn Scholars Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 717 | 0.45 |
| Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro | NR | No | Private | 6-8 | 0 | 0.48 |
| Achievement First Aspire Charter | 6 | No | Charter | K-9 | 775 | 0.48 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 269 | 0.23 |
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 805 | 0.41 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.56 |
| East New York Family Academy | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 659 | 1.04 |
| The East New York Arts and Civics High School | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 161 | 1.08 |
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Here are the neighbors for 281 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 277 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 3,060 | 10/16/2006 | $475,000 |
| 275 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 3,060 | 11/04/2011 | |
| 289 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 4,800 | 06/18/2018 | $900,000 |
| 1163 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn | 32,400 | 12/27/2013 | $4,086,611 |
| 292 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 07/13/2005 | $490,000 |
| 928 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn | 2,856 | 06/05/2025 | $1,050,000 |
| 930 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn | 2,856 | 05/15/2010 | $129,387 |
| 932 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn | 2,856 | 05/10/2024 | |
| 291 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 4,800 | 12/03/2015 | $740,000 |
| 271 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 11/11/2002 | ||
| 1161 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn | 5,600 | 12/19/2012 | $350,000 |
| 922 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn | 2,856 | 11/22/2000 | |
| 1153 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 08/25/2020 | |
| 269 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 2,600 | 11/04/2016 | $530,000 |
| 924 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn | 2,856 | 10/27/1977 | |
| 285 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 4,800 | 03/17/2016 | |
| 1185 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn | 2,835 | 06/14/2017 | $640,000 |
| 920 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn | 2,856 | 01/09/2004 | $480,000 |
| 262 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 1,920 | 04/04/2003 | $292,500 |
| 1155 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 06/04/2024 | $740,000 |
