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738 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Information

738 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 738 Shepherd Avenue
Secondary address 738 Rear Shepherd Ave
Neighborhood East New York
Zip code 11208
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 04316-0037

Sales & Tax Overview for 738 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 05/16/2011
Purchase price $410,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 738 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Property type Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sqft 1,440
Building dimensions 20 ft x 32 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 2
Structure type Row
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1910
Frontage Shepherd Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street Hegeman Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 738 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 19
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.35 Miles
Closest fire station 0.70 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 738 Rear Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208

About 738 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 738 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

738 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1910 and has a total of 1,440 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 738 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $53,520, the tax amount paid for 738 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $3,480.

When was 738 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the last sale price?

738 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 05/16/2011 for $410,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 738 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 738 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/16/2011 $410,000
02/01/2011 $160,000
09/08/2010 $162,240
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 738 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
07/11/2012 - R
06/06/2012 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2012062701217001)
03/30/2012 - R
03/27/2012 - D
Power of Attorney
(2012032701496001)
07/25/2011 - R UCC3 Termination
(2011071401349004)
07/25/2011 - R UCC3 Termination
(2011071401349003)
07/25/2011 - R
05/16/2011 - D
Mortgage
(2011071401349002)
07/25/2011 - R
05/16/2011 - D
Deed
(2011071401349001)
02/04/2011 - D
02/04/2011 - R
Initial UCC1
(2011020400102001)
04/27/2011 - R
02/01/2011 - D
Deed
(2011032900831005)
01/07/2011 - R
01/06/2011 - D
Initial UCC1
(2011010600785001)
04/27/2011 - R
09/08/2010 - D
Deed
(2011032900831004)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 738 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $3,481
Tax assessor's market value: $892,000
Assessed value: $53,520

Assessment History for 738 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 738 Shepherd 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 $776,000 $46,560 $17,518 19.843% $3,476 $3,476 -0.18%
2024/25 $613,000 $36,780 $17,338 20.085% $3,482 $3,482 +5.89%
2023/24 $642,000 $38,520 $16,373 20.085% $3,289 $3,289 +4.64%
2022/23 $703,000 $42,180 $15,475 20.309% $3,143 $3,143 +7.70%
2021/22 $543,000 $32,580 $14,618 19.963% $2,918 $2,918 -5.02%

Permits for 738 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

East New York Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$555,000
11% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$493
11% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% 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 Ashford St & Livonia Ave at SW Corner
Station lines 3
Distance (miles) 0.26
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 202 Ernest S Jenkyns 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 228 0.12
P.S. 202 Ernest S Jenkyns 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 228 0.12
Achievement First Aspire Charter 6 No Charter K-9 775 0.12
East New York Elementary School Of Excellence 2 No Public PK, K-5 370 0.23
East New York Elementary School Of Excellence 2 No Public PK, K-5 370 0.23

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Van Siclen Community Middle School 3 Yes Public 6-8 221 0.58
Achievement First Aspire Charter 6 No Charter K-9 775 0.12
East New York Middle School Of Excellence 4 No Public 6-8 239 0.23
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott 4 No Public 6-8 305 0.31
Imagine Me Leadership Charter School 6 No Charter PK, K-8 195 0.50

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers 2 No Public 9-12 269 0.31
East New York Family Academy 5 No Public 6-12 659 0.55
The East New York Arts and Civics High School NR No Public 9-12 161 0.58
Uft Charter School NR No Charter 9-12 190 0.58
P.S. 36 NR No Public PK, K-12 388 0.62

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Neighbors for 738 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 738 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
943 Hegeman Ave, Brooklyn 3,080 10/23/2015 $375,250
731 Essex St, Brooklyn 1,638 03/17/2025
743 Essex St, Brooklyn 1,512 05/30/2024 $920,000
735 Essex St, Brooklyn 1,512 06/11/2009
732 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 2,160 05/04/2021 $740,000
724 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 2,192 07/03/2025 $650,000
710 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 1,920 12/22/2025 $892,000
729 Essex St, Brooklyn 1,638 10/29/2021
708 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 1,920 10/04/2017 $630,000
718 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 2,192 10/06/2022 $1,030,000
737 Essex St, Brooklyn 1,512 12/31/2010 $275,000
726 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 2,192 08/05/2020
714 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 2,192 04/14/1994
742 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 1,560 06/22/2022 $591,600
730 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 2,192 09/22/2021 $10
720 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 2,160 12/31/2015 $566,500
740 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 1,560 11/30/2021 $725,000
937 Hegeman Ave, Brooklyn 2,200 05/16/2018
739 Essex St, Brooklyn 1,512 05/08/2026
736 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 2,192 06/09/2000
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