| Primary address | 20 Chester Avenue |
| Secondary address | 20 Garage Chester Ave |
| Neighborhood | Kensington |
| Zip code | 11218 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 05302-0055 |
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| Purchase date | 03/09/2009 |
| Purchase price | $735,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $10,485 |
| Lot sqft | 2,550 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Brick (B1) |
| Building sqft | 2,680 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Detached, frame garage |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Frontage(s) | Chester Avenue (wide) |
| School district | 15 |
| Community district | 12 |
| Closest police station | 1.17 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.43 Miles |
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20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1920 and has a total of 2,680 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $109,200, the tax amount paid for 20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is $10,479. For the next year, the tax amount for 20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is estimated at $10,485.
When was 20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold and what was the last sale price?20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold in 03/09/2009 for $735,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2009 | $735,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $10,480 |
| Estimated property tax: | $10,485 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,820,000 |
| Assessed value: | $109,200 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 20 Chester 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 | $1,820,000 | $109,200 | $52,813 | 19.843% | $10,480 | $10,480 | +4.62% |
| 2024/25 | $1,793,000 | $107,580 | $49,872 | 20.085% | $10,017 | $10,017 | +1.85% |
| 2023/24 | $1,900,000 | $114,000 | $48,968 | 20.085% | $9,835 | $9,835 | +3.81% |
| 2022/23 | $1,727,000 | $103,620 | $46,649 | 20.309% | $9,474 | $9,474 | +7.78% |
| 2021/22 | $1,375,000 | $82,500 | $44,033 | 19.963% | $8,790 | $8,790 | -5.10% |
The complete history of permits filed for 20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | McDonald Ave & Albemarle Rd at SW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.273 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | 12 Av/Chester Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.058 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 230 Doris L Cohen | 7 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 969 | 0.24 |
| P.S. 230 Doris L Cohen | 7 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 969 | 0.24 |
| Bais Shifra | NR | No | Private | PK-5 | 298 | 0.31 |
| Bais Shifra | NR | No | Private | PK-5 | 298 | 0.31 |
| Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 837 | 0.31 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Jhs 223 The Montauk | 6 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 702 | 0.73 |
| Mesivta Nesivos Hatalmud | NR | No | Private | 8-12 | 115 | 0.16 |
| Yeshiva Beis Meir (Boys) | NR | No | Private | 8-12 | 176 | 0.30 |
| Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 837 | 0.31 |
| Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 791 | 0.31 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Mesivta Nesivos Hatalmud | NR | No | Private | 8-12 | 115 | 0.16 |
| Kerem Shlomo | NR | No | Private | 10-11 | 0 | 0.23 |
| Yeshiva Imrei Phi | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.26 |
| Yeshiva Beis Meir (Boys) | NR | No | Private | 8-12 | 176 | 0.30 |
| Yeshiva Tiferes | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.38 |
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Here are the neighbors for 20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Chester Ave, Brooklyn | 2,680 | 07/20/2021 | |
| 3461 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn | 2,500 | 12/01/2025 | $1,000 |
| 142 Minna St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 11/12/2002 | |
| 3449 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn | 6,000 | 12/01/2025 | $1,000 |
| 3485 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 10/02/1998 | |
| 3491 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn | 51,350 | 07/19/2017 | $5,625,000 |
| 158 Minna St, Brooklyn | 2,280 | 02/18/2004 | |
| 160 Minna St, Brooklyn | 2,280 | 11/06/2006 | $60,000 |
| 164 Minna St, Brooklyn | 2,280 | 04/18/1966 | |
| 14 Chester Ave, Brooklyn | 2,680 | 01/11/2013 | $895,000 |
| 3489 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn | 2,200 | 09/11/2006 | |
| 148 Minna St, Brooklyn | 1,200 | 02/18/1993 | |
| 150 Minna St, Brooklyn | 1,724 | 02/25/2010 | $560,000 |
| 146 Minna St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 12/04/1986 | |
| 154 Minna St, Brooklyn | 3,300 | 08/03/2020 | |
| 18 Chester Ave, Brooklyn | 2,680 | 11/15/2018 | $1,380,000 |
| 166 Minna St, Brooklyn | 2,280 | 12/13/1995 | |
| 3437 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn | 3,750 | 08/05/1993 | |
| 3475 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn | 4,480 | 06/27/1980 | |
| 3483 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn | 1,880 | 10/02/1998 |
