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553 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Information

553 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 553 Chestnut Street
Neighborhood East New York
Zip code 11208
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 04249-0009

Sales & Tax Overview for 553 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 06/21/2019
Purchase price $440,500
Tax class
Estimated property tax $5,972

Lot & Building Information for 553 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,745
Lot dimensions 22 ft x 79.33 ft
Building class Two Family Brick (B1) i
Building sqft 1,716
Building dimensions 22 ft x 39.33 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Row
Building material C block + brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1960
Frontage(s) Chestnut Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Sutter Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 553 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview

Walk Score
79 /100. Very Walkable
Transit Score
100 /100. Rider's Paradise
Bike Score
62 /100. Bikeable

School district 19
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.46 Miles
Closest fire station 0.29 Miles

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About 553 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 553 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

553 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1960 and has a total of 1,716 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 553 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $45,120, the tax amount paid for 553 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $5,972. For the next year, the tax amount for 553 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $5,972.

When was 553 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the last sale price?

553 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 06/21/2019 for $440,500.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 553 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 553 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/21/2019 $440,500

Title Documents for 553 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
07/11/2019 - D
07/24/2019 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2019072200816001)
06/21/2019 - D
07/01/2019 - R		 Mortgage
(2019062700944002)
06/21/2019 - D
07/01/2019 - R		 Deed
(2019062700944001)
05/17/2018 - D
05/23/2018 - R		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2018052200584001)
09/07/2016 - D
09/14/2016 - R		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2016091201073001)
10/24/2013 - D
12/04/2013 - R		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2013112100911001)
04/29/2013 - D
05/10/2013 - R		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2013050300061001)
11/30/2012 - D
12/21/2012 - R		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2012121800171001)
04/29/2012 - D
05/10/2013 - R		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2013050300067001)
07/01/2011 - D
07/26/2011 - R		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2011072000970001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 553 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $5,972
Estimated property tax: $5,972
Tax assessor's market value: $752,000
Assessed value: $45,120

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Assessment History for 553 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 553 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 $752,000 $45,120 $30,097 19.843% $5,972 $5,972 +2.28%
2024/25 $764,000 $45,840 $29,071 20.085% $5,839 $5,839 +5.99%
2023/24 $701,000 $42,060 $27,427 20.085% $5,509 $5,509 +4.82%
2022/23 $610,000 $36,600 $25,878 20.309% $5,256 $5,256 +4.96%
2021/22 $669,000 $40,140 $25,081 19.963% $5,007 $5,007 -5.14%
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Permits for 553 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

East New York Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$610,000
25.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$399
-10.1% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$839,000
6.2% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 4 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Euclid Ave & Pitkin Ave at SW Corner
Station lines A-C
Distance (miles) 0.14
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Bus Routes
Name Euclid Av/Belmont Av
Line B13
Distance (miles) 0.071

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

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 0.25
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 611 0.25
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 717 0.39
East New York Elementary School Of Excellence 2 No Public PK, K-5 370 0.43
East New York Elementary School Of Excellence 2 No Public PK, K-5 370 0.43
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Nearest middle schools

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 0.27
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 717 0.39
Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro NR No Private 6-8 0 0.42
East New York Middle School Of Excellence 4 No Public 6-8 239 0.43
Achievement First Aspire Charter 6 No Charter K-9 775 0.53
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
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 0.41
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.62
Academy for Young Writers 5 No Public 6-12 483 1.10
Spring Creek Community School 3 No Public 6-12 468 1.11
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Neighbors for 553 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 553 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
546 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 2,695 01/09/2009
561 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 1,716 10/09/2020 $630,000
552 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 2,695 12/09/2020 $840,000
548 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 2,695 04/25/2005 $339,900
122 Doscher St, Brooklyn 18,000 09/12/1996
542 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 2,695 08/17/1995
536 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 2,695 07/14/1998
547 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 1,716 04/17/2013
538 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 2,695 11/04/2016
551 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 1,716 06/06/1997
970 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn 20,885 12/27/2013 $4,086,611
134 Doscher St, Brooklyn 1,360 03/26/2008
549 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 1,716 01/19/2024
540 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 2,695 09/24/2014 $435,000
543 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 1,716 05/28/2024 $870,000
964 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn 16,400 12/22/1999
557 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 1,716 09/28/2020
136 Doscher St, Brooklyn 1,088 11/11/1999
138 Doscher St, Brooklyn 1,088 05/13/2011 $255,000
559 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 1,716 06/08/2020 $550,000
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