| Primary address | 478 78th Street |
| Secondary address | 478 Rear 78th St |
| Neighborhood | Bay Ridge |
| Zip code | 11209 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 05970-0038 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $11,802 |
| Lot sqft | 2,700 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Brick (B1) |
| Building sqft | 2,364 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Stucco |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Detached, frame garage |
| Year built | 1925 |
| Frontage(s) | 78 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | 5 Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 20 |
| Community district | 10 |
| Closest police station | 0.78 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.73 Miles |
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478 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1925 and has a total of 2,364 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 478 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $82,500, the tax amount paid for 478 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is $11,712. For the next year, the tax amount for 478 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is estimated at $11,802.
When was 478 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 last sold?478 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was last sold in 11/16/2000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 478 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: | $11,713 |
| Estimated property tax: | $11,802 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,375,000 |
| Assessed value: | $82,500 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 478 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 | $1,375,000 | $82,500 | $59,028 | 19.843% | $11,713 | $11,713 | +4.72% |
| 2024/25 | $1,492,000 | $89,520 | $55,688 | 20.085% | $11,185 | $11,185 | +6.00% |
| 2023/24 | $1,346,000 | $80,760 | $52,538 | 20.085% | $10,552 | $10,552 | +4.83% |
| 2022/23 | $1,392,000 | $83,520 | $49,565 | 20.309% | $10,066 | $10,066 | +1.73% |
| 2021/22 | $1,214,000 | $72,840 | $49,565 | 19.963% | $9,895 | $9,895 | -4.41% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Name | 5 Av/78 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B63 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.031 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is 30 Mary White Ovington | 5 | Yes | Public | K-8 | 911 | 0.43 |
| St Anselm Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 340 | 0.23 |
| St Anselm Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 340 | 0.23 |
| Bay Ridge Preparatory School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 375 | 0.26 |
| Holy Angels Catholic Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 152 | 0.35 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Is 30 Mary White Ovington | 5 | Yes | Public | K-8 | 911 | 0.43 |
| St Anselm Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 340 | 0.23 |
| Bay Ridge Preparatory School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 375 | 0.26 |
| Holy Angels Catholic Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 152 | 0.35 |
| Lutheran Elementary School Of Bay Ridge | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 175 | 0.40 |
| 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 | 0.80 |
| Bay Ridge Preparatory School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 375 | 0.26 |
| Adelphi Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.51 |
| High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology | 6 | No | Public | 9-12 | 1,273 | 0.66 |
| Xaverian High School | NR | No | Private | 6-12 | 1,537 | 0.88 |
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Here are the neighbors for 478 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7810 5th Ave, Brooklyn | 3,998 | 10/19/2000 | |
| 450 78th St, Brooklyn | 15,300 | 06/12/2019 | |
| 7802 5th Ave, Brooklyn | 3,540 | ||
| 7816 5th Ave, Brooklyn | 3,300 | 10/13/2016 | |
| 468 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,364 | 08/14/2008 | |
| 444 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,000 | 12/27/2024 | $2,150,000 |
| 7820 5th Ave, Brooklyn | 3,300 | 02/25/2015 | $1,290,000 |
| 466 78th St, Brooklyn | 3,496 | 11/22/2019 | $10 |
| 464 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,364 | 07/25/1989 | |
| 460 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,364 | 06/19/2013 | |
| 7808 5th Ave, Brooklyn | 3,780 | 07/10/2018 | $1,800,000 |
| 474 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,364 | 09/25/2001 | |
| 7804 5th Ave, Brooklyn | 4,915 | 06/03/2022 | $1,650,000 |
| 7818 5th Ave, Brooklyn | 3,300 | 04/25/2005 | |
| 472 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,364 | 09/30/2020 | |
| 482 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,500 | 08/06/1976 | |
| 7812 5th Ave, Brooklyn | 3,780 | 11/13/2018 | $1,400,000 |
| 7824 5th Ave, Brooklyn | 3,300 | 01/20/2026 | $1,850,000 |
| 458 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,364 | 06/14/2013 | $520,000 |
| 454 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,364 | 09/27/1968 |
