| Primary address | 256 Avenue Z |
| Secondary address | 256-266 Avenue Z |
| Neighborhood | Gravesend |
| Zip code | 11214 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 06954-0046 |
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| Purchase date | 01/12/2026 |
| Purchase price | $700,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $5,928 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 4,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
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| Building sqft | 3,000 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Aluminum/vinyl |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Frontage(s) | Avenue Z (wide) |
| School district | 21 |
| Community district | 13 |
| Closest police station | 0.64 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.66 Miles |
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256 Avenue Z, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was built in 1930 and has a total of 3,000 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 256 Avenue Z, Brooklyn, NY 11214 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $45,480, the tax amount paid for 256 Avenue Z, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is $2,559. For the next year, the tax amount for 256 Avenue Z, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is estimated at $5,928.
When was 256 Avenue Z, Brooklyn, NY 11214 last sold and what was the last sale price?256 Avenue Z, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was last sold in 01/12/2026 for $700,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2026 | $700,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 256 Avenue Z, Brooklyn, NY 11214. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $2,559 |
| Estimated property tax: | $5,928 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $758,000 |
| Assessed value: | $45,480 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 256 Avenue Z, 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 | $758,000 | $45,480 | $12,897 | 19.843% | $6,738 | $2,559 | -1.99% |
| 2024/25 | $725,000 | $43,500 | $13,000 | 20.085% | $6,724 | $2,611 | +7.47% |
| 2023/24 | $641,000 | $38,460 | $12,096 | 20.085% | $6,385 | $2,429 | +5.43% |
| 2022/23 | $525,000 | $31,500 | $11,346 | 20.309% | $6,091 | $2,304 | +7.17% |
| 2021/22 | $488,000 | $29,280 | $10,768 | 19.963% | $5,649 | $2,150 | -6.00% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | 0.2 (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 2 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Distance (miles) | 0.243 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Stillwell Av/Av Z | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B64 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.028 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 212 Lady Deborah Moody | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 586 | 0.23 |
| P.S. 212 Lady Deborah Moody | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 586 | 0.23 |
| P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center | NR | No | Public | K-3, 5-7, 9-12 | 454 | 0.35 |
| P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 506 | 0.48 |
| P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 506 | 0.48 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 1,164 | 0.87 |
| P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center | NR | No | Public | K-3, 5-7, 9-12 | 454 | 0.35 |
| Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented | 9 | No | Public | 6-8 | 1,207 | 0.62 |
| Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,253 | 0.62 |
| Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 383 | 0.62 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| John Dewey High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 2,150 | 0.25 |
| P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center | NR | No | Public | K-3, 5-7, 9-12 | 454 | 0.35 |
| Liberation Diploma Plus | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 175 | 0.52 |
| Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies | 5 | No | Public | 9-12 | 595 | 0.60 |
| Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,253 | 0.62 |
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Here are the neighbors for 256 Avenue Z, Brooklyn, NY 11214.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234 Avenue Z, Brooklyn | 900 | 07/21/2000 | |
| 246 Avenue Z, Brooklyn | 2,456 | 11/16/1998 | |
| 141 Bay 53 St, Brooklyn | 2,326 | 12/30/2011 | $477,000 |
| 248 Avenue Z, Brooklyn | 1,216 | 10/28/2024 | $999,000 |
| 143 Bay 53 St, Brooklyn | 600 | 01/28/1993 | |
| 135 Bay 53 St, Brooklyn | 588 | 09/08/2023 | |
| 2613 W 15th St, Brooklyn | 1,382 | 12/13/2019 | |
| 2612 W 15th St, Brooklyn | 1,949 | 02/20/2026 | $1,300,000 |
| 133 Bay 53 St, Brooklyn | 640 | 07/20/2022 | |
| 174 Bay 53 St, Brooklyn | 864 | 11/03/2025 | $475,000 |
| 242 Avenue Z, Brooklyn | 984 | 02/14/2018 | $750,000 |
| 250 Avenue Z, Brooklyn | 300 | 12/18/2007 | $820,000 |
| 131 Bay 53 St, Brooklyn | 720 | 08/01/1984 | |
| 179 Bay 52 St, Brooklyn | 01/24/2018 | $900,000 | |
| 2608 Stillwell Ave, Brooklyn | |||
| 147 Bay 53 St, Brooklyn | 06/28/2000 | ||
| 150 Bay 53 St, Brooklyn | 1,200 | 05/07/2021 | |
| 2615 W 15th St, Brooklyn | 680 | 03/01/1994 | |
| 145 Bay 53 St, Brooklyn | 1,440 | 06/01/2004 | $450,000 |
