| Primary address | 521 East 8th Street |
| Neighborhood | Kensington |
| Zip code | 11218 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 05392-0065 |
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| Purchase date | 10/22/2014 |
| Purchase price | $860,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $8,431 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 5,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Frame (B2)
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| Building sqft | 1,488 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Composition |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1905 |
| Frontage(s) | East 8 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Ditmas Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 22 |
| Community district | 12 |
| Closest police station | 0.49 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.24 Miles |
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521 East 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1905 and has a total of 1,488 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 521 East 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $86,040, the tax amount paid for 521 East 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is $7,955. For the next year, the tax amount for 521 East 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is estimated at $8,431.
When was 521 East 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold and what was the last sale price?521 East 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold in 10/22/2014 for $860,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2014 | $860,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 521 East 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $7,955 |
| Estimated property tax: | $8,431 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,434,000 |
| Assessed value: | $86,040 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 521 East 8th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | $1,434,000 | $86,040 | $40,090 | 19.843% | $7,955 | $7,955 | +4.72% |
| 2024/25 | $1,328,000 | $79,680 | $37,822 | 20.085% | $7,597 | $7,597 | 0.00% |
| 2023/24 | $1,630,000 | $97,800 | $37,822 | 20.085% | $7,597 | $7,597 | -0.35% |
| 2022/23 | $1,462,000 | $87,720 | $37,535 | 20.309% | $7,623 | $7,623 | +7.84% |
| 2021/22 | $1,160,000 | $69,600 | $35,411 | 19.963% | $7,069 | $7,069 | +0.54% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Distance (miles) | 0.419 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Coney Island Av/Dorchester Rd | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B68 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.107 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 217 Colonel David Marcus School | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 876 | 0.32 |
| P.S. 217 Colonel David Marcus School | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 876 | 0.32 |
| Bonim Lamokom | NR | No | Private | 35 | 0.07 | |
| Yeshiva Torah Vodaath | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.08 |
| Mesivta Torah Vodaath | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 432 | 0.08 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Jhs 62 Ditmas | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 900 | 0.09 |
| Bonim Lamokom | NR | No | Private | 35 | 0.07 | |
| Yeshiva Torah Vodaath | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.08 |
| Mesivta Torah Vodaath | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 432 | 0.08 |
| Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 622 | 0.20 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Bonim Lamokom | NR | No | Private | 35 | 0.07 | |
| Torah Vodaath High School | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.08 |
| Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 622 | 0.20 |
| Yeshiva Nesivas Chaim | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.40 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah of Midwood | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.43 |
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Here are the neighbors for 521 East 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 760 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn | 8,200 | 06/27/2014 | |
| 531 E 8th St, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 05/25/2023 | $1,625,000 |
| 486 E 9th St, Brooklyn | 1,920 | 06/02/2022 | |
| 478 E 9th St, Brooklyn | 21,964 | 03/27/1986 | |
| 515 E 8th St, Brooklyn | 2,880 | 12/27/2020 | |
| 511 E 8th St, Brooklyn | 2,552 | 11/22/2016 | $10 |
| 475 E 8th St, Brooklyn | 17,318 | 05/22/2019 | $6,000,000 |
| 904 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn | 2,200 | 05/09/2023 | |
| 527 E 8th St, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 10/17/2022 | $1,785,000 |
| 764 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn | 3,420 | 02/27/2026 | $1,400,000 |
| 815 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn | 2,155 | 10/17/2019 | |
| 902 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 05/09/2023 | |
| 535 E 8th St, Brooklyn | 3,642 | 12/25/2007 | |
| 766 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn | 5,100 | 05/09/2023 | |
| 539 E 8th St, Brooklyn | 3,850 | 10/05/2000 | |
| 817 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn | 1,725 | 05/08/2025 | |
| 471 E 8th St, Brooklyn | 1,952 | 05/15/2003 | $439,650 |
| 805 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn | 45,900 | 01/06/1984 | |
| 821 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn | 2,092 | 12/30/1977 |
