| Primary address | 278 78th Street |
| Neighborhood | Bay Ridge |
| Zip code | 11209 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 05968-0039 |
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| Purchase date | 07/28/2008 |
| Purchase price | $665,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $11,261 |
| Lot sqft | 2,007 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Brick (B1) |
| Building sqft | 2,144 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Frontage(s) | 78 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | 3 Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 20 |
| Community district | 10 |
| Closest police station | 0.74 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.64 Miles |
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278 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1920 and has a total of 2,144 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 278 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $78,780, the tax amount paid for 278 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is $10,828. For the next year, the tax amount for 278 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is estimated at $11,261.
When was 278 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 last sold and what was the last sale price?278 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was last sold in 07/28/2008 for $665,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/28/2008 | $665,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 278 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $10,829 |
| Estimated property tax: | $11,261 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,313,000 |
| Assessed value: | $78,780 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 78th 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 | $1,313,000 | $78,780 | $54,571 | 19.843% | $10,829 | $10,829 | +4.72% |
| 2024/25 | $1,175,000 | $70,500 | $51,482 | 20.085% | $10,340 | $10,340 | +6.00% |
| 2023/24 | $1,231,000 | $73,860 | $48,569 | 20.085% | $9,755 | $9,755 | -1.10% |
| 2022/23 | $1,145,000 | $68,700 | $48,569 | 20.309% | $9,864 | $9,864 | +4.48% |
| 2021/22 | $1,256,000 | $75,360 | $47,294 | 19.963% | $9,441 | $9,441 | -1.35% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Bus Routes
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| Name | 78 ST/3 Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.042 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 102 The Bayview | 8 | Yes | Public | K-5 | 1,110 | 0.37 |
| Holy Angels Catholic Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 152 | 0.25 |
| Holy Angels Catholic Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 152 | 0.25 |
| Bay Ridge Preparatory School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 375 | 0.26 |
| St Anselm Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 340 | 0.28 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 1,591 | 0.77 |
| Holy Angels Catholic Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 152 | 0.25 |
| Bay Ridge Preparatory School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 375 | 0.26 |
| St Anselm Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 340 | 0.28 |
| Adelphi Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.38 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Fort Hamilton High School | 4 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 3,925 | 0.55 |
| Bay Ridge Preparatory School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 375 | 0.26 |
| Adelphi Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.38 |
| High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology | 6 | No | Public | 9-12 | 1,273 | 0.61 |
| Xaverian High School | NR | No | Private | 6-12 | 1,537 | 0.61 |
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Here are the neighbors for 278 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 276 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,120 | 01/27/2021 | $1,018,000 |
| 268 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,816 | 09/23/2025 | $1,250,000 |
| 7824 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,970 | 02/25/2025 | $1,630,000 |
| 260 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,816 | 11/26/2003 | |
| 262 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,816 | 09/25/2024 | $1,355,000 |
| 7804 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 1,438 | 04/23/2024 | |
| 7810 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,970 | 02/04/2015 | $1,430,000 |
| 7820 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,970 | 09/28/2023 | |
| 258 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,816 | 09/20/2016 | $1,200,000 |
| 7816 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,970 | 10/01/2014 | |
| 264 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,816 | 07/19/2024 | $1,450,000 |
| 256 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,724 | 12/30/2011 | $905,500 |
| 7802 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 5,880 | 05/09/2024 | $1,960,000 |
| 7818 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,970 | 12/14/2001 | |
| 248 78th St, Brooklyn | 3,683 | 03/11/2019 | $1,775,000 |
| 244 78th St, Brooklyn | 3,683 | 05/30/2002 | |
| 7808 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 3,510 | 08/08/1990 | |
| 7812 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,970 | 10/25/1977 | |
| 7822 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,970 | 05/02/1985 | |
| 252 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,816 | 12/23/2008 | $625,000 |
