| Primary address | 538 East 21st Street |
| Neighborhood | Flatbush |
| Zip code | 11226 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 05184-0025 |
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| Purchase date | 01/12/2002 |
| Purchase price | $4,216,128 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $189,006 |
| Lot sqft | 10,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Elevator Apartment - Semi-fireproof without Stores (D1)
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| Building sqft | 41,772 |
| Building dimensions |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 6 |
| Year built | 1931 |
| Construction type | Register |
| School district | 22 |
| Community district | 14 |
| Closest police station | 1.05 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.42 Miles |
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538 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 was built in 1931 and has a total of 41,772 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 538 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,584,450, the tax amount paid for 538 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 is $178,706. For the next year, the tax amount for 538 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 is estimated at $189,006.
When was 538 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 last sold and what was the last sale price?538 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 was last sold in 01/12/2002 for $4,216,128.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 53 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
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| 01/12/2002 | $4,216,128 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 538 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $177,184 |
| Estimated property tax: | $189,006 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $3,521,000 |
| Assessed value: | $1,584,450 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 East 21st 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $3,521,000 | $1,584,450 | $1,436,660 | 12.439% | $178,706 | $177,184 | +2.46% |
| 2024/25 | $3,743,000 | $1,684,350 | $1,409,220 | 12.5% | $176,153 | $172,931 | +8.00% |
| 2023/24 | $3,393,000 | $1,526,850 | $1,309,950 | 12.502% | $163,770 | $160,123 | +8.71% |
| 2022/23 | $3,034,000 | $1,365,300 | $1,230,480 | 12.267% | $150,943 | $147,296 | +9.65% |
| 2021/22 | $2,506,000 | $1,127,700 | $1,127,700 | 12.235% | $137,974 | $134,327 | -6.19% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 6 (See more on map) |
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| Distance (miles) | 0.099 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Here are the neighbors for 538 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 580 E 21st St, Brooklyn | 61,500 | 12/29/2023 | |
| 919 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn | 3,610 | 12/13/2010 | $1,300,000 |
| 421 E 19th St, Brooklyn | 3,020 | 02/14/2024 | $2,700,000 |
| 445 E 19th St, Brooklyn | 3,441 | 11/10/2009 | $1,200,000 |
| 937 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn | 3,733 | 04/16/2024 | |
| 459 E 19th St, Brooklyn | 2,968 | 04/26/2021 | $3,150,000 |
| 550 E 21st St, Brooklyn | 48,500 | 03/24/2022 | $8,800,000 |
| 941 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn | 4,870 | 05/10/2013 | $1,680,000 |
| 903 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn | 2,920 | 12/21/2023 | |
| 417 E 19th St, Brooklyn | 3,958 | 03/04/1993 | |
| 439 E 19th St, Brooklyn | 2,520 | 11/15/2015 | |
| 409 E 19th St, Brooklyn | 3,597 | 06/11/2025 | |
| 431 E 19th St, Brooklyn | 3,512 | 07/07/2017 | $1,900,000 |
| 455 E 19th St, Brooklyn | 3,950 | 03/02/2022 | |
| 931 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn | 3,438 | 01/21/2026 | |
| 925 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn | 12/13/2010 | $1,165,000 | |
| 520 E 21st St, Brooklyn | 103,494 | 03/30/2015 | $26,500,000 |
| 570 E 21st St, Brooklyn | 12/16/2010 | $830,000 | |
| 2000 Dorchester Rd, Brooklyn | 4,485 | 02/26/2008 | |
| 911 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn | 3,836 | 07/09/1979 |
