| Primary address | 488 Fountain Avenue |
| Secondary address | 484-492 Fountain Ave |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04481-0009 |
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| Purchase date | 06/29/2016 |
| Purchase price | $10 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $6,654 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 3,600 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Brick (B1)
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| Building sqft | 2,288 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Conventional |
| Building material | C block + brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1955 |
| Frontage(s) | Hegeman Avenue (wide) Fountain Avenue (wide) |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.47 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.40 Miles |
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488 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1955 and has a total of 2,288 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 488 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $66,360, the tax amount paid for 488 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $6,654. For the next year, the tax amount for 488 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $6,654.
When was 488 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the last sale price?488 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 06/29/2016 for $10.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/29/2016 | $10 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 488 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: | $6,654 |
| Estimated property tax: | $6,654 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,106,000 |
| Assessed value: | $66,360 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 488 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 | $1,106,000 | $66,360 | $33,535 | 19.843% | $6,654 | $6,654 | +4.03% |
| 2024/25 | $874,000 | $52,440 | $31,849 | 20.085% | $6,397 | $6,397 | +1.59% |
| 2023/24 | $800,000 | $48,000 | $31,351 | 20.085% | $6,297 | $6,297 | +4.77% |
| 2022/23 | $754,000 | $45,240 | $29,593 | 20.309% | $6,010 | $6,010 | +7.73% |
| 2021/22 | $651,000 | $39,060 | $27,946 | 19.963% | $5,579 | $5,579 | -5.14% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 3 (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) | 0.521 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Fountain Av/Hegeman Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 202 Ernest S Jenkyns | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 228 | 0.20 |
| P.S. 202 Ernest S Jenkyns | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 228 | 0.20 |
| Achievement First Aspire Charter | 6 | No | Charter | K-9 | 775 | 0.20 |
| Brooklyn Scholars Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 717 | 0.32 |
| East New York Elementary School Of Excellence | 2 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 370 | 0.35 |
| 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 | 0.17 |
| Achievement First Aspire Charter | 6 | No | Charter | K-9 | 775 | 0.20 |
| Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro | NR | No | Private | 6-8 | 0 | 0.32 |
| Brooklyn Scholars Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 717 | 0.32 |
| East New York Middle School Of Excellence | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 239 | 0.35 |
| 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 | 0.17 |
| Academy for Young Writers | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 483 | 0.72 |
| Spring Creek Community School | 3 | No | Public | 6-12 | 468 | 0.72 |
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 805 | 0.78 |
| East New York Family Academy | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 659 | 0.85 |
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Here are the neighbors for 488 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 508 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 10,232 | 03/10/1976 | |
| 524 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 2,160 | 07/13/2014 | |
| 1074 Hegeman Ave, Brooklyn | 1,220 | 06/24/1987 | |
| 487 Milford St, Brooklyn | 1,710 | 02/10/2023 | |
| 495 Milford St, Brooklyn | 1,944 | 01/07/2026 | $800,000 |
| 801 Logan St, Brooklyn | 1,120 | 04/06/2022 | $820,000 |
| 1084 Hegeman Ave, Brooklyn | 2,520 | 05/07/2010 | $495,000 |
| 483 Milford St, Brooklyn | 1,710 | 02/15/2012 | $376,595 |
| 489 Milford St, Brooklyn | 1,710 | 10/03/2003 | |
| 803 Logan St, Brooklyn | 1,703 | 11/28/2018 | |
| 795 Logan St, Brooklyn | 1,848 | 04/29/2025 | $875,000 |
| 516 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 1,360 | 07/02/2025 | $695,000 |
| 797 Logan St, Brooklyn | 1,680 | 05/20/2009 | |
| 799 Logan St, Brooklyn | 1,680 | 07/09/2020 | $790,000 |
| 1078 Hegeman Ave, Brooklyn | 5,116 | 03/10/1976 | |
| 499 Milford St, Brooklyn | 1,216 | 07/28/2017 | $425,000 |
| 509 Milford St, Brooklyn | 2,024 | 02/25/2022 | $730,000 |
| 526 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 2,160 | 02/26/2018 | |
| 548 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn | 2,700 | ||
| 497 Milford St, Brooklyn | 1,944 | 07/26/2011 |
