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20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 Property Information

20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 20 Chester Avenue
Secondary address 20 Garage Chester Ave
Neighborhood Kensington
Zip code 11218
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 05302-0055

Sales & Tax Overview for 20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 03/09/2009
Purchase price $735,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,550
Lot dimensions 25.5 ft x 100 ft
Property type Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sqft 2,680
Building dimensions 20 ft x 67 ft
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 Chester Avenue (wide)
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Zoning & Use for 20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 12
Closest police station 1.17 Miles
Closest fire station 0.43 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 20 Garage Chester Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218

About 20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

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 $95,100, the tax amount paid for 20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is $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).

Ownership Information for 20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/09/2009 $735,000

Title Documents for 20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/01/2009 - R
03/11/2009 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2009031700882001)
03/30/2009 - R
03/09/2009 - D
Mortgage
(2009032500561004)
03/30/2009 - R
03/09/2009 - D
Deed
(2009032500561003)
03/30/2009 - R
03/09/2009 - D
Deed
(2009032500561002)
03/30/2009 - R
01/26/2009 - D
Power of Attorney
(2009032500561001)
11/05/2008 - R
01/06/2008 - D
Power of Attorney
(2008102900644001)
11/05/2008 - R
10/19/2007 - D
Mortgage
(2008102900644002)
01/23/2006 - R
11/10/2005 - D
Deed
(2006011201927001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $10,485
Tax assessor's market value: $1,585,000
Assessed value: $95,100

Assessment History for 20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn

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%

Permits for 20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Kensington Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$550,000
10.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$742
6.5% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station McDonald Ave & Albemarle Rd at SW Corner
Station lines F
Distance (miles) 0.273
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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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Neighbors for 20 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn

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
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