| Primary address | 540 Chestnut Street |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04248-0027 |
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| Purchase date | 09/24/2014 |
| Purchase price | $435,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $6,350 |
| Lot sqft | 2,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Brick (B1) |
| Building sqft | 2,695 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | C block + brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Basement garage |
| Year built | 1970 |
| Frontage(s) | Chestnut Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Sutter Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.43 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.27 Miles |
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540 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1970 and has a total of 2,695 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 540 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $60,240, the tax amount paid for 540 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $5,974. For the next year, the tax amount for 540 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $6,350.
When was 540 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the last sale price?540 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 09/24/2014 for $435,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2014 | $435,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 540 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: | $5,975 |
| Estimated property tax: | $6,350 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,004,000 |
| Assessed value: | $60,240 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | $1,004,000 | $60,240 | $30,111 | 19.843% | $6,257 | $5,975 | +4.72% |
| 2024/25 | $836,000 | $50,160 | $28,408 | 20.085% | $5,975 | $5,706 | +6.53% |
| 2023/24 | $915,000 | $54,900 | $26,667 | 20.085% | $5,637 | $5,356 | -0.88% |
| 2022/23 | $865,000 | $51,900 | $26,607 | 20.309% | $5,700 | $5,404 | +2.48% |
| 2021/22 | $823,000 | $49,380 | $26,412 | 19.963% | $5,560 | $5,273 | +0.76% |
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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) | 0.136 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Euclid Av/Belmont Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.093 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 0.26 |
| P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 611 | 0.26 |
| P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 517 | 0.40 |
| P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 517 | 0.40 |
| East New York Elementary School Of Excellence | 2 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 370 | 0.42 |
| 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 | 0.27 |
| East New York Middle School Of Excellence | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 239 | 0.42 |
| Brooklyn Scholars Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 717 | 0.42 |
| Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro | NR | No | Private | 6-8 | 0 | 0.45 |
| Achievement First Aspire Charter | 6 | No | Charter | K-9 | 775 | 0.53 |
| 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 | 0.27 |
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 805 | 0.38 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.58 |
| East New York Family Academy | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 659 | 1.10 |
| Academy for Young Writers | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 483 | 1.12 |
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Here are the neighbors for 540 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 546 Chestnut St, Brooklyn | 2,695 | 01/09/2009 | |
| 199 Crystal St, Brooklyn | 2,450 | 08/21/2014 | |
| 548 Chestnut St, Brooklyn | 2,695 | 04/25/2005 | $339,900 |
| 552 Chestnut St, Brooklyn | 2,695 | 12/09/2020 | $840,000 |
| 561 Chestnut St, Brooklyn | 1,716 | 10/09/2020 | $630,000 |
| 542 Chestnut St, Brooklyn | 2,695 | 08/17/1995 | |
| 536 Chestnut St, Brooklyn | 2,695 | 07/14/1998 | |
| 538 Chestnut St, Brooklyn | 2,695 | 11/04/2016 | |
| 203 Crystal St, Brooklyn | 2,450 | 07/07/2020 | $885,000 |
| 205 Crystal St, Brooklyn | 2,450 | 11/13/2020 | |
| 207 Crystal St, Brooklyn | 2,450 | 07/23/1999 | |
| 551 Chestnut St, Brooklyn | 1,716 | 06/06/1997 | |
| 211 Crystal St, Brooklyn | 2,450 | 01/25/2023 | |
| 553 Chestnut St, Brooklyn | 1,716 | 06/21/2019 | $440,500 |
| 549 Chestnut St, Brooklyn | 1,716 | 01/19/2024 | |
| 534 Chestnut St, Brooklyn | 2,450 | 01/04/2007 | $470,000 |
| 557 Chestnut St, Brooklyn | 1,716 | 09/28/2020 | |
| 209 Crystal St, Brooklyn | 2,450 | 12/06/2002 | |
| 559 Chestnut St, Brooklyn | 1,716 | 06/08/2020 | $550,000 |
| 530 Chestnut St, Brooklyn | 2,695 | 07/14/2022 | $930,000 |
