| Primary address | 538 78th Street |
| Secondary address | 538 Garage 78th St |
| Neighborhood | Bay Ridge |
| Zip code | 11209 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 05971-0024 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $3,882 |
| Lot sqft | 2,100 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5) |
| Building sqft | 1,632 |
| 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 | 0.83 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.69 Miles |
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538 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1925 and has a total of 1,632 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 538 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $72,180, the tax amount paid for 538 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is $3,882. For the next year, the tax amount for 538 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is estimated at $3,882.
When was 538 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 last sold?538 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was last sold in 05/26/2015.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 538 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: | $3,883 |
| Estimated property tax: | $3,882 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,203,000 |
| Assessed value: | $72,180 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 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 | $1,203,000 | $72,180 | $19,568 | 19.843% | $9,385 | $3,883 | +0.17% |
| 2024/25 | $1,200,000 | $72,000 | $19,299 | 20.085% | $9,255 | $3,876 | +7.59% |
| 2023/24 | $1,302,000 | $78,120 | $17,937 | 20.085% | $8,732 | $3,603 | +2.91% |
| 2022/23 | $1,144,000 | $68,640 | $17,238 | 20.309% | $8,484 | $3,501 | +7.42% |
| 2021/22 | $1,100,000 | $66,000 | $16,326 | 19.963% | $7,868 | $3,259 | -5.72% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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Bus Routes
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| Name | 5 Av/78 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B63 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.066 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph A Fabrizio School | 8 | Yes | Public | K-5 | 878 | 0.34 |
| St Anselm Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 340 | 0.27 |
| St Anselm Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 340 | 0.27 |
| P.S. 127 Mckinley Park | 8 | No | Public | K-5 | 589 | 0.28 |
| Bay Ridge Preparatory School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 375 | 0.34 |
| 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 | 0.41 |
| St Anselm Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 340 | 0.27 |
| Bay Ridge Preparatory School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 375 | 0.34 |
| St Ephrem School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 280 | 0.41 |
| Holy Angels Catholic Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 152 | 0.43 |
| 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 | 0.88 |
| Bay Ridge Preparatory School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 375 | 0.34 |
| Adelphi Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.56 |
| High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology | 6 | No | Public | 9-12 | 1,273 | 0.72 |
| Ahrc Middle/High School | NR | No | Private | 110 | 0.97 |
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Here are the neighbors for 538 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 554 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,260 | 12/11/2003 | $559,000 |
| 558 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,260 | 12/20/2023 | |
| 522 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,536 | 04/20/2012 | $645,000 |
| 7805 5th Ave, Brooklyn | 3,465 | 03/14/1984 | |
| 542 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,632 | 09/08/2016 | $911,334 |
| 560 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,260 | 06/19/2020 | $1,089,000 |
| 534 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,632 | 03/10/1995 | |
| 530 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,632 | 10/10/2023 | $1,200,000 |
| 540 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,632 | 08/20/2021 | $1,199,000 |
| 544 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,632 | 01/19/2012 | |
| 564 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,260 | 01/15/2003 | |
| 532 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,632 | 03/10/2010 | $726,000 |
| 520 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,352 | 12/26/1997 | |
| 518 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,544 | 10/07/1989 | |
| 550 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,632 | 02/19/2008 | |
| 528 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,632 | 10/15/2022 | |
| 562 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,260 | 05/13/2010 | |
| 7801 5th Ave, Brooklyn | 6,036 | 01/02/2014 | |
| 548 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,632 | 04/21/2021 | $975,000 |
| 524 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,536 | 04/12/2024 | $1,280,000 |
