| Primary address | 1961 78th Street |
| Neighborhood | Bensonhurst |
| Zip code | 11214 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 06250-0053 |
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| Purchase date | 02/04/2016 |
| Purchase price | $1,392,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $17,654 |
| Lot sqft | 2,500 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Four Families (C3) |
| Building sqft | 3,750 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Walk-up apartment |
| Year built | 1924 |
| Frontage(s) | 78 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | 20 Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 20 |
| Community district | 11 |
| Closest police station | 0.66 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.54 Miles |
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1961 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was built in 1924 and has a total of 3,750 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 1961 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $344,250, the tax amount paid for 1961 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is $17,654. For the next year, the tax amount for 1961 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is estimated at $17,654.
When was 1961 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 last sold and what was the last sale price?1961 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was last sold in 02/04/2016 for $1,392,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 4 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2016 | $1,392,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 1961 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $17,655 |
| Estimated property tax: | $17,654 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $765,000 |
| Assessed value: | $344,250 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1961 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | $765,000 | $344,250 | $141,931 | 12.439% | $17,655 | $17,655 | +6.88% |
| 2024/25 | $675,000 | $303,750 | $132,144 | 12.5% | $16,518 | $16,518 | +7.98% |
| 2023/24 | $639,000 | $287,550 | $122,356 | 12.502% | $15,297 | $15,297 | +5.77% |
| 2022/23 | $749,000 | $337,050 | $117,901 | 12.267% | $14,463 | $14,463 | +8.27% |
| 2021/22 | $693,000 | $311,850 | $109,178 | 12.235% | $13,358 | $13,358 | -0.26% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Distance (miles) | 0.143 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone | 6 | Yes | Public | K-5 | 999 | 0.11 |
| Yeshivah Ohel Moshe | NR | No | Private | 1 | 10 | 0.33 |
| P.S. 128 Bensonhurst | 4 | No | Public | K-5 | 430 | 0.33 |
| P.S. 247 | 8 | No | Public | K-5 | 710 | 0.39 |
| Gold Material | NR | No | Private | PK-K | 20 | 0.42 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| I.S. 96 Seth Low | 5 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 839 | 0.48 |
| Sinai Academic Center | NR | No | Private | 6-12 | 45 | 0.11 |
| Brooklyn Studio Secondary School | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 876 | 0.34 |
| Brooklyn School Of Inquiry | 9 | No | Public | K-8 | 474 | 0.43 |
| Yeshiva Ketana of Bensonhurst | NR | No | Private | PK, K-10 | 0 | 0.54 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| New Utrecht High School | 3 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 3,112 | 0.49 |
| Sinai Academic Center | NR | No | Private | 6-12 | 45 | 0.11 |
| Brooklyn Studio Secondary School | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 876 | 0.34 |
| Magen David Yeshivah High School | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.34 |
| Magen David Yeshivah High School | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 410 | 0.36 |
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Here are the neighbors for 1961 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 78th St, Brooklyn | 3,456 | 12/07/2016 | |
| 1967 78th St, Brooklyn | 3,750 | 01/13/2021 | $1,550,000 |
| 7714 20th Ave, Brooklyn | 2,588 | 01/28/2024 | $998,888 |
| 1972 77th St, Brooklyn | 2,600 | 12/22/2022 | $1,770,000 |
| 1959 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,480 | 05/07/2008 | $850,000 |
| 1937 78th St, Brooklyn | 13,500 | 09/13/2011 | $10 |
| 7718 20th Ave, Brooklyn | 2,019 | 09/05/1974 | |
| 1945 78th St, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 07/14/1992 | |
| 1919 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,620 | 11/08/2010 | $675,000 |
| 7722 20th Ave, Brooklyn | 3,760 | 01/17/2021 | |
| 7710 20th Ave, Brooklyn | 2,059 | 01/12/1989 | |
| 7702 20th Ave, Brooklyn | 2,035 | 12/01/2020 | $1,695,000 |
| 1955 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,480 | 04/11/2022 | |
| 1923 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,620 | 10/23/2015 | |
| 1965 78th St, Brooklyn | 3,750 | 11/21/1994 | |
| 1951 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,480 | 08/06/2025 | $1,950,000 |
| 1949 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,500 | 11/20/2023 | $1,548,000 |
| 7706 20th Ave, Brooklyn | 2,019 | 11/20/2015 | |
| 1915 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,644 | 08/06/2010 | $600,000 |
| 1971 78th St, Brooklyn | 3,750 | 01/14/2026 |
