| Primary address | 159 Jefferson Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11216 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01827-0173 |
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| Purchase date | 04/28/2006 |
| Purchase price | $340,769 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $7,852 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,500 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Three Families (C0)
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| Building sqft | 3,225 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 2004 |
| Frontage(s) | Jefferson Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Nostrand Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 13 |
| Community district | 3 |
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159 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 2004 and has a total of 3,225 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $138,540, the tax amount paid for 159 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is $6,706. For the next year, the tax amount for 159 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is estimated at $7,852.
When was 159 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold?159 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold in 12/08/2006.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2006 | $340,769 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 159 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $6,706 |
| Estimated property tax: | $7,852 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $2,309,000 |
| Assessed value: | $138,540 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Jefferson Avenue, 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 | $2,309,000 | $138,540 | $33,797 | 19.843% | $7,674 | $6,706 | +12.43% |
| 2024/25 | $1,824,000 | $109,440 | $29,697 | 20.085% | $7,538 | $5,965 | +11.68% |
| 2023/24 | $1,612,000 | $96,720 | $26,590 | 20.085% | $7,538 | $5,341 | +17.41% |
| 2022/23 | $1,671,000 | $100,260 | $22,397 | 20.309% | $7,353 | $4,549 | +22.74% |
| 2021/22 | $1,436,000 | $86,160 | $18,565 | 19.963% | $6,819 | $3,706 | +23.90% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | Nostrand Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | A-C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.208 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Putnam Av/Nostrand Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.048 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 3 The Bedford Village | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 224 | 0.23 |
| P.S. 3 The Bedford Village | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 224 | 0.23 |
| Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 79 | 0.16 |
| Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 79 | 0.16 |
| Concord Baptist Elementary School | NR | No | Private | 1-5 | 0 | 0.24 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 79 | 0.16 |
| Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | 8 | 66 | 0.22 |
| The Brooklyn Waldorf School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 160 | 0.31 |
| Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,186 | 0.32 |
| P.S. 140 | NR | No | Public | K-10 | 318 | 0.32 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School | NR | No | Public | 10-12 | 102 | 0.19 |
| Bedford Academy High School | 9 | No | Public | 9-12 | 381 | 0.20 |
| Brooklyn Academy High School | NR | No | Public | 10-12 | 82 | 0.22 |
| Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,186 | 0.32 |
| P.S. 140 | NR | No | Public | K-10 | 318 | 0.32 |
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Here are the neighbors for 159 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1327 Gates Ave, Brooklyn | 2,204 | 04/20/2006 | $286,460 |
| 238 Berriman St, Brooklyn | 2,678 | 05/04/2006 | $361,601 |
| 354 Amboy St, Brooklyn | 2,350 | 03/20/2024 | |
| 26 Radde Pl, Brooklyn | 1,872 | 06/09/2023 | $599,000 |
| 772 Lincoln Ave, Brooklyn | 2,532 | 03/15/2006 | $625,000 |
| 1315 E 70th St, Brooklyn | 2,290 | 08/17/2007 | $799,326 |
| 1178 E 93rd St, Brooklyn | 2,050 | 05/05/2006 | $717,866 |
| 59 Palmetto St, Brooklyn | 1,622 | 04/10/2006 | $286,460 |
| 61 Palmetto St, Brooklyn | 1,622 | 05/02/2006 | $286,460 |
| 204 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,958 | 03/22/2006 | $361,511 |
| 774 Lincoln Ave, Brooklyn | 7,218 | 05/14/2018 | $10 |
| 763 Williams Ave, Brooklyn | 1,740 | 04/07/2006 | $660,000 |
| 341 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn | 2,883 | 09/01/2020 | |
| 115 Sullivan St, Brooklyn | 3,079 | 08/01/2023 | |
| 286 E 38th St, Brooklyn | 3,120 | 02/03/2018 | |
| 794 Glenmore Ave, Brooklyn | 2,922 | 04/11/2006 | $453,178 |
| 23 Durland Pl, Brooklyn | 2,025 | 11/25/2024 | |
| 134 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 2,700 | 03/22/2006 | $345,789 |
| 1047 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn | 2,131 | 05/05/2006 | $615,000 |
| 1345 E 70th St, Brooklyn | 2,324 |
