| Primary address | 1608 Avenue R |
| Neighborhood | Homecrest |
| Zip code | 11229 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 06821-0104 |
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| Purchase date | 05/01/2023 |
| Purchase price | $1,900,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $17,118 |
| Lot sqft | 2,208 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Three Families (C0) |
| Building sqft | 5,200 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Stucco |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Basement garage |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Year last altered | 2004 |
| Frontage(s) | Avenue R (wide) |
| School district | 22 |
| Community district | 15 |
| Closest police station | 0.80 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.27 Miles |
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1608 Avenue R, Brooklyn, NY 11229 was built in 1930 and has a total of 5,200 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 1608 Avenue R, Brooklyn, NY 11229 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $148,260, the tax amount paid for 1608 Avenue R, Brooklyn, NY 11229 is $16,150. For the next year, the tax amount for 1608 Avenue R, Brooklyn, NY 11229 is estimated at $17,118.
When was 1608 Avenue R, Brooklyn, NY 11229 last sold and what was the last sale price?1608 Avenue R, Brooklyn, NY 11229 was last sold in 05/01/2023 for $1,900,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date
Access detailed property tax data for 1608 Avenue R, Brooklyn, NY 11229. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $16,150 |
| Estimated property tax: | $17,118 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $2,471,000 |
| Assessed value: | $148,260 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1608 Avenue R, 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 | $2,471,000 | $148,260 | $81,389 | 19.843% | $16,150 | $16,150 | +2.04% |
| 2024/25 | $2,461,000 | $147,660 | $78,797 | 20.085% | $15,826 | $15,826 | 0.00% |
| 2023/24 | $2,612,000 | $156,720 | $78,797 | 20.085% | $15,826 | $15,826 | +2.26% |
| 2022/23 | $2,373,000 | $142,380 | $76,206 | 20.309% | $15,477 | $15,477 | +7.84% |
| 2021/22 | $1,832,000 | $109,920 | $71,893 | 19.963% | $14,352 | $14,352 | +0.55% |
The complete history of permits filed for 1608 Avenue R, Brooklyn, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 5 (See more on map) |
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School | 6 | Yes | Public | K-5 | 801 | 0.10 |
| Prospect Park Bnos Leah High School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 781 | 0.00 |
| Prospect Park Bnos Leah High School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 781 | 0.00 |
| Ichud Mosdos Hachinuch | NR | No | Private | 3-9 | 0 | 0.01 |
| Prospect Park Yeshiva | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 771 | 0.05 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | 8 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 1,342 | 0.10 |
| Prospect Park Bnos Leah High School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 781 | 0.00 |
| Ichud Mosdos Hachinuch | NR | No | Private | 3-9 | 0 | 0.01 |
| Prospect Park Yeshiva | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 771 | 0.05 |
| Nefesh Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.14 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| James Madison High School | 5 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 3,630 | 0.55 |
| Prospect Park Bnos Leah High School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 781 | 0.00 |
| Prospect Park Yeshiva | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 771 | 0.05 |
| Nefesh Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.14 |
| Yeshiva Tehila L'Dovid | NR | No | Private | 0 | 0.17 |
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Here are the neighbors for 1608 Avenue R, Brooklyn, NY 11229.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1620 Avenue R, Brooklyn | 2,014 | 12/11/1986 | |
| 1803 E 15th St, Brooklyn | 1,320 | 06/27/2001 | |
| 1818 E 17th St, Brooklyn | 2,698 | 02/10/2022 | $810,000 |
| 1827 E 15th St, Brooklyn | 1,424 | 05/02/2024 | $1,420,000 |
| 1831 E 15th St, Brooklyn | 1,632 | 02/22/1996 | |
| 1616 Avenue R, Brooklyn | 3,591 | 10/26/2022 | |
| 1816 E 17th St, Brooklyn | 3,014 | 02/20/2018 | $1,200,000 |
| 1604 Avenue R, Brooklyn | 2,480 | 09/16/2024 | |
| 1805 E 15th St, Brooklyn | 1,320 | 01/21/1980 | |
| 1821 E 15th St, Brooklyn | 1,252 | 09/09/2004 | |
| 1624 Avenue R, Brooklyn | 3,150 | 06/07/2002 | |
| 1814 E 17th St, Brooklyn | 3,014 | 10/26/2022 | |
| 1602 Avenue R, Brooklyn | 2,484 | 09/14/2020 | |
| 1811 E 15th St, Brooklyn | 1,420 | 04/29/2011 | $300,000 |
| 1622 Avenue R, Brooklyn | 2,050 | 06/14/2018 | $742,000 |
| 1817 E 15th St, Brooklyn | 1,716 | 09/30/2025 | $900,000 |
| 1835 E 15th St, Brooklyn | 1,764 | 11/06/1991 | |
| 1826 E 17th St, Brooklyn | 3,703 | 06/10/2020 | |
| 1610 Avenue R, Brooklyn | 3,591 | 09/16/2024 | |
| 1614 Avenue R, Brooklyn | 3,630 | 05/09/2005 | $690,000 |
