| Primary address | 159-42 Highland Avenue |
| Secondary address | 159-40 Highland Ave |
| Neighborhood | Jamaica Hills |
| Zip code | 11432 |
| Borough | Queens |
| Block & lot | 09769-0016 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $17,752 |
| Lot sqft | 5,084 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Four Families (C3) |
| Building sqft | 3,600 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Walk-up apartment |
| Year built | 1931 |
| Frontage(s) | Highland Avenue (narrow) Hillside Avenue (wide) Queens Boulevard Line (narrow) |
| School district | 28 |
| Community district | 8 |
| Closest police station | 0.47 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.14 Miles |
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159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 was built in 1931 and has a total of 3,600 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $288,900, the tax amount paid for 159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 is $17,190. For the next year, the tax amount for 159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 is estimated at $17,752.
When was 159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 last sold?159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 was last sold in 05/30/2002.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 4 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $17,191 |
| Estimated property tax: | $17,752 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $642,000 |
| Assessed value: | $288,900 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, 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 | $642,000 | $288,900 | $138,200 | 12.439% | $17,191 | $17,191 | +7.46% |
| 2024/25 | $535,200 | $240,840 | $127,975 | 12.5% | $15,997 | $15,997 | +7.98% |
| 2023/24 | $446,000 | $200,700 | $118,499 | 12.502% | $14,815 | $14,815 | +10.01% |
| 2022/23 | $402,000 | $180,900 | $109,779 | 12.267% | $13,467 | $13,467 | +0.26% |
| 2021/22 | $463,000 | $208,350 | $109,779 | 12.235% | $13,431 | $13,431 | +2.99% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Name | Hillside Av/162 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | Q43 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.057 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 86 | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 634 | 0.11 |
| P.S. 86 | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 634 | 0.11 |
| P.S. 182 Samantha Smith | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 638 | 0.15 |
| P.S. 182 Samantha Smith | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 638 | 0.15 |
| Queens School For Leadership (The) | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 585 | 0.17 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 1,348 | 0.55 |
| Young Women's Leadership School of Queens | 6 | No | Public | 6-12 | 556 | 0.13 |
| Middle 358 | 6 | No | Public | 6-8 | 336 | 0.17 |
| St Nicholas Of Tolentine School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 337 | 0.18 |
| Growing Up Green Charter School II | 4 | No | Charter | PK, K-8 | 682 | 0.43 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Hillcrest High School | 3 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 2,381 | 0.06 |
| Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity | 1 | No | Public | 9-12 | 145 | 0.11 |
| Young Women's Leadership School of Queens | 6 | No | Public | 6-12 | 556 | 0.13 |
| New Dawn Charter High School II | NR | No | Charter | 9-11 | 228 | 0.22 |
| High School For Community Leadership | 7 | No | Public | 9-12 | 468 | 0.43 |
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Here are the neighbors for 159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159-36 Highland Ave, Jamaica | 3,492 | 12/07/2020 | |
| 159-16 Highland Ave, Jamaica | 1,670 | 05/31/2011 | $367,710 |
| 160-17 Hillside Ave, Jamaica | 2,911 | 01/15/2004 | |
| 160-05 Hillside Ave, Jamaica | 5,324 | 06/03/2022 | |
| 159-26 Highland Ave, Jamaica | 2,011 | 12/26/2025 | $1,055,000 |
| 161-02 87th Rd, Jamaica | 52,926 | 12/22/2016 | |
| 161-13 Hillside Ave, Jamaica | 1,350 | 02/02/2024 | $15,821,096 |
| 159-22 Highland Ave, Jamaica | 1,640 | 01/30/2008 | $350,000 |
| 159-18 Highland Ave, Jamaica | 1,640 | 07/15/2016 | $490,000 |
| 160-15 Hillside Ave, Jamaica | 1,400 | 10/25/2016 | $920,000 |
| 159-24 Highland Ave, Jamaica | 1,737 | 11/30/2012 | $310,000 |
| 160-07 Hillside Ave, Jamaica | 1,400 | 05/31/2016 | |
| 159-09 Hillside Ave, Jamaica | 2,016 | 03/14/2014 | $800,000 |
| 159-07 Hillside Ave, Jamaica | 2,765 | 02/18/2000 | |
| 159-11 Hillside Ave, Jamaica | 2,672 | 02/06/2008 | |
| 160-09 Hillside Ave, Jamaica | 1,400 | 02/07/2008 | |
| 88-38 163rd St, Jamaica | 2,142 | 08/16/1999 | |
| 160-13 Hillside Ave, Jamaica | 4,684 | 06/10/2003 | $415,000 |
| 160-11 Hillside Ave, Jamaica | 1,400 | 01/31/2025 |
