| Primary address | 8 Merit Court |
| Neighborhood | Gerritsen Beach |
| Zip code | 11229 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 08876-2736 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,700 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
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| Building sqft | 806 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Composition |
| Year built | 1925 |
| Frontage | Merit Court (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Voorhies Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 22 |
| Community district | 15 |
| Closest police station | 1.81 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 1.08 Miles |
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8 Merit Court, Brooklyn, NY 11229 was built in 1925 and has a total of 806 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 8 Merit Court, Brooklyn, NY 11229 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $35,160, the tax amount paid for 8 Merit Court, Brooklyn, NY 11229 is $4,094.
When was 8 Merit Court, Brooklyn, NY 11229 last sold?8 Merit Court, Brooklyn, NY 11229 was last sold in 10/20/2000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 8 Merit Court, Brooklyn, NY 11229. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2026-2027 |
| Property tax: | $4,095 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $586,000 |
| Assessed value: | $35,160 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 8 Merit Court, 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 | $573,000 | $34,380 | $19,215 | 19.843% | $4,095 | $3,813 | +2.98% |
| 2024/25 | $454,000 | $27,240 | $18,434 | 20.085% | $3,972 | $3,702 | +5.24% |
| 2023/24 | $413,000 | $24,780 | $17,516 | 20.085% | $3,799 | $3,518 | +52.69% |
| 2022/23 | $405,000 | $24,300 | $16,594 | 20.309% | $3,667 | $2,304 | +10.83% |
| 2021/22 | $423,000 | $25,380 | $15,756 | 19.963% | $3,433 | $2,079 | -37.42% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | AE (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 1 (See more on map) |
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| P.S. 277 Gerritsen Beach | 8 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 330 | 0.58 |
| P.S. 277 Gerritsen Beach | 8 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 330 | 0.58 |
| Brooklyn Amity School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 115 | 0.29 |
| Yeshivat OR Hatorah - Elementary Division | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 111 | 0.70 |
| Yeshivat OR Hatorah - Elementary Division | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 111 | 0.70 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhs 278 Marine Park | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 1,076 | 1.44 |
| Brooklyn Amity School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 115 | 0.29 |
| P.S. 811 Connie Lekas School | NR | No | Public | 6-12 | 273 | 0.68 |
| Yeshivat OR Hatorah - Elementary Division | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 111 | 0.70 |
| Jhs 14 Shell Bank | 5 | No | Public | 6-8 | 452 | 0.72 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| Brooklyn Amity School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 115 | 0.29 |
| Professional Pathways High School | 1 | No | Public | 9-12 | 159 | 0.67 |
| Origins High School | 5 | No | Public | 9-12 | 438 | 0.67 |
| New Visions Charter HS-Advanced Math & Science | 6 | No | Charter | 9-12 | 407 | 0.67 |
| Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences | 8 | No | Public | 9-12 | 972 | 0.68 |
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Here are the neighbors for 8 Merit Court, Brooklyn, NY 11229.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Merit CT, Brooklyn | 1,196 | 11/10/2017 | |
| 6 Merit CT, Brooklyn | 1,000 | 09/22/2022 | $535,000 |
| 16 Merit CT, Brooklyn | 720 | 07/02/2019 | $435,500 |
| 15 Merit CT, Brooklyn | 660 | 05/07/1973 | |
| 17 Cyrus Ave, Brooklyn | 522 | 11/22/2023 | $402,000 |
| 11 Cyrus Ave, Brooklyn | 10/04/1981 | ||
| 12 Merit CT, Brooklyn | 1,260 | 11/21/2023 | $480,000 |
| 102 Just CT, Brooklyn | 2,745 | 07/30/2021 | |
| 10 Merit CT, Brooklyn | 1,148 | 02/14/2018 | |
| 14 Merit CT, Brooklyn | 1,268 | 09/21/2022 | |
| 9 Merit CT, Brooklyn | 998 | 05/31/2013 | $173,000 |
| 7 Cyrus Ave, Brooklyn | 1,476 | 09/05/2019 | $525,000 |
| 9 Cyrus Ave, Brooklyn | 1,660 | 01/20/2026 | $725,000 |
| 11 Merit CT, Brooklyn | 810 | 06/29/2010 | $430,000 |
| 5 Cyrus Ave, Brooklyn | 656 | 02/17/2026 | $570,000 |
| 13 Cyrus Ave, Brooklyn | 1,650 | 10/04/1981 | |
| 15 Cyrus Ave, Brooklyn | 1,320 | 07/15/2000 | |
| 1 Merit CT, Brooklyn | 2,100 | 03/31/1972 | |
| 3 Cyrus Ave, Brooklyn | 200 | 07/06/1984 |