| Primary address | 686 East 78th Street |
| Neighborhood | Canarsie |
| Zip code | 11236 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 07982-0185 |
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| Purchase date | 07/20/2020 |
| Purchase price | $770,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $8,252 |
| Lot sqft | 2,100 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Brick (B1) |
| Building sqft | 2,016 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | C block + brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1965 |
| Frontage(s) | East 78 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Glenwood Road |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 18 |
| Community district | 18 |
| Closest police station | 1.02 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.99 Miles |
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686 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 was built in 1965 and has a total of 2,016 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 686 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $45,300, the tax amount paid for 686 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is $7,785. For the next year, the tax amount for 686 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is estimated at $8,252.
When was 686 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 last sold?686 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 was last sold in 09/28/2020.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 686 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $7,786 |
| Estimated property tax: | $8,252 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $755,000 |
| Assessed value: | $45,300 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 686 East 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 | $755,000 | $45,300 | $39,236 | 19.843% | $7,786 | $7,786 | +4.72% |
| 2024/25 | $771,000 | $46,260 | $37,015 | 20.085% | $7,434 | $7,434 | +6.00% |
| 2023/24 | $856,000 | $51,360 | $34,920 | 20.085% | $7,014 | $7,014 | -1.10% |
| 2022/23 | $775,000 | $46,500 | $34,920 | 20.309% | $7,092 | $7,092 | +2.50% |
| 2021/22 | $598,000 | $35,880 | $34,659 | 19.963% | $6,919 | $6,919 | +0.55% |
The complete history of permits filed for 686 East 78th Street, 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: | 3 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Distance (miles) | 0.997 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Ralph Av/E 76 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B47 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.106 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 276 Louis Marshall | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 522 | 0.50 |
| P.S. 276 Louis Marshall | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 522 | 0.50 |
| Yeshiva Ateres Yisroel School | NR | No | Private | 1-8 | 67 | 0.47 |
| Our Lady Of Trust School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 209 | 0.48 |
| Our Lady Of Trust School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 209 | 0.48 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Is 68 Isaac Bildersee | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 214 | 0.34 |
| Yeshiva Ateres Yisroel School | NR | No | Private | 1-8 | 67 | 0.47 |
| Our Lady Of Trust School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 209 | 0.48 |
| The Bible Speaks Academy | NR | No | Private | 3-9 | 5 | 0.59 |
| Ebenezer Preparatory School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 92 | 0.61 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 216 | 0.19 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Academy | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 116 | 0.19 |
| Victory Collegiate High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 264 | 0.19 |
| Academy for Conservation and the Environment | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 383 | 0.19 |
| Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 181 | 0.19 |
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Here are the neighbors for 686 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 657 E 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,260 | 10/14/2005 | |
| 634 E 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,260 | 11/09/2003 | |
| 665 E 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,260 | 11/13/2006 | $487,000 |
| 689 E 78th St, Brooklyn | 3,564 | 08/26/2014 | $425,000 |
| 671 E 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,260 | 11/16/2020 | |
| 670 E 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,016 | 03/28/2018 | $639,000 |
| 642 E 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,156 | 12/10/2024 | $604,000 |
| 686 E 79th St, Brooklyn | 3,430 | 04/04/2020 | |
| 675 E 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,260 | 09/01/1993 | |
| 674 E 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,016 | 09/10/2018 | |
| 648 E 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,016 | 06/09/2008 | $515,000 |
| 640 E 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,156 | 06/24/2022 | |
| 683 E 78th St, Brooklyn | 3,450 | 07/11/2005 | $615,000 |
| 638 E 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,156 | 10/12/1983 | |
| 679 E 78th St, Brooklyn | 3,450 | 02/14/2024 | $10 |
| 628 E 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,156 | 01/24/1997 | |
| 661 E 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,260 | 06/28/2017 | |
| 680 E 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,016 | 06/22/1976 | |
| 644 E 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,156 | 03/03/2012 | |
| 685 E 78th St, Brooklyn | 3,450 | 05/26/2006 | $650,000 |
