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296 Sherman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 296 Sherman St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,825

Sale price

$1,450,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
296 Sherman Street
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Windsor Terrace
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05286-0033

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
1,188
Building dimensions
17 ft x 32 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
01/22/2021
Sale price
$1,450,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,299
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Greenwood Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18.25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,825

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
86 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
15
Community district
7
Closest police station
1.45 Miles
Closest fire station
0.05 Miles

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Ownership information for 296 Sherman Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 296 Sherman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/22/2021 $1,450,000 XXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX-XXXXX, XXXXXXX
12/16/2004 $368,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/23/2021 - R
02/09/2021 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021021700998001)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/02/2021 - R
01/22/2021 - D
Mortgage
(2021012500552002)
XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
02/02/2021 - R
01/22/2021 - D
Deed
(2021012500552001)
XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
06/17/2020 - R
05/07/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020061700291001)
XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/13/2020 - R
04/30/2020 - D
Mortgage
(2020062900689001)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
05/12/2014 - R
04/30/2014 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014050900891001)
XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/07/2014 - R
03/14/2014 - D
Mortgage
(2014032100377001)
XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/20/2007 - R
02/01/2007 - D
Mortgage
(2007020700841001)
XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/09/2005 - R
12/17/2004 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005082300046001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXX
01/13/2005 - R
12/16/2004 - D
Mortgage
(2004123000001002)
XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 296 Sherman Street, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$4,299
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,641,000
Assessed value
$98,460

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $1,497,000 $89,820 $20,922 19.843% $4,152 $4,152 +4.53%
2024/25 $1,496,000 $89,760 $19,774 20.085% $3,972 $3,972 +4.54%
2023/24 $1,322,000 $79,320 $18,916 20.085% $3,799 $3,799 +3.62%
2022/23 $1,082,000 $64,920 $18,054 20.309% $3,667 $3,667 +1.74%
2021/22 $1,187,000 $71,220 $18,054 19.963% $3,604 $3,604 +96.46%
2020/21 $1,125,000 $67,500 $8,717 21.045% $3,669 $1,834 +5.19%
2019/20 $1,182,000 $70,920 $8,239 21.167% $3,488 $1,744 -47.11%
2018/19 $1,505,000 $90,300 $15,763 20.919% $3,297 $3,297 +7.52%
2017/18 $1,331,000 $79,860 $15,045 20.385% $3,067 $3,067 +1.97%
2016/17 $1,024,000 $61,440 $15,045 19.991% $3,008 $3,008 +5.87%

Permit information for 296 Sherman Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/15/2004 Alteration type 2
08/22/1996 Alteration type 2

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HPD Violations

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Windsor Terrace residential market stats

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Median sale price

$820,000

-18% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$900

-8.6% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Prospect Ave & Greenwood Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.075

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 130 The Parkside 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 834 0.21
P.S. 130 The Parkside 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 834 0.21
International Christian School NR No Private PK-12 85 0.13
International Christian School NR No Private PK-12 85 0.13
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2 7 No Charter K-1, 6-12 1,084 0.35
Immaculate Heart Of Mary NR No Private PK, K-8 208 0.35
Immaculate Heart Of Mary NR No Private PK, K-8 208 0.35
Windsor Terrace School (The) 8 No Public K-5 413 0.40
P.S. 249 The Caton 8 No Public PK, K-5 710 0.43
P.S. 249 The Caton 8 No Public PK, K-5 710 0.43
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 62 Ditmas 7 Yes Public 6-8 900 0.93
International Christian School NR No Private PK-12 85 0.13
Middle 839 5 No Public 6-8 321 0.26
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School NR No Charter 8-12 677 0.33
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2 7 No Charter K-1, 6-12 1,084 0.35
Immaculate Heart Of Mary NR No Private PK, K-8 208 0.35
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls' D NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.50
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 435 0.50
Middle 890 7 No Public 6-8 301 0.51
MS 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation 9 No Public 6-8 344 0.56
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
International Christian School NR No Private PK-12 85 0.13
Brooklyn College Academy 7 No Public 9-12 631 0.20
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School NR No Charter 8-12 677 0.33
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2 7 No Charter K-1, 6-12 1,084 0.35
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls' D NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.50
Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadel NR No Private 9-12 0 0.53
Mesilas Bais Yaakov NR No Private 9-12 260 0.73
Bnos Yerushalayim School NR No Private PK-12 1,156 0.87
High School for Youth and Community Development 3 No Public 9-12 463 0.88
Academy of Hospitality and Tourism 3 No Public 9-12 348 0.88

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 296 Sherman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 296 Sherman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 296 Sherman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

296 Sherman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 1,188 square feet.

When was 296 Sherman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold and what was the sale price?

296 Sherman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold on 01/22/2021 for $1,450,000.

What is the assessed value of 296 Sherman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

296 Sherman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $98,460.

What are the property taxes for 296 Sherman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 296 Sherman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $4,298.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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