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85-16 Somerset Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 - Property report

Also known as: 85-16 Somerset St

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Property type

Large Suburban Residence (A3)

Year built

1950

Lot sq. ft.

6,500

Sale price

$1,275,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
85-16 Somerset Street
ZIP code
11432
Neighborhood
Jamaica Estates
Borough
Queens
Block & lot
09953-0026

Owner

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Building
Property type
Large Suburban Residence (A3)
Building sq. ft.
2,976
Building dimensions
37 ft x 46 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1950
Last altered
2020
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Combination
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Sales
Sale date
08/08/2018
Sale price
$1,275,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$16,002
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Hovenden Road (narrow)
Somerset Street (narrow)
Grand Central Parkway (wide)
Cambridge Road (narrow)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
99 ft x 65 ft
Lot sq. ft.
6,500

Area overview

Walk score
25 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
96 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
44 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
26
Community district
8
Closest police station
1.03 Miles
Closest fire station
0.97 Miles

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Ownership information for 85-16 Somerset Street, Jamaica, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 85-16 Somerset Street, Jamaica, NY 11432

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/22/2020 - R
07/09/2020 - D
Deed
(2020072200153001)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/11/2019 - R
05/29/2019 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2019052900805001)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XX
08/22/2018 - R
08/15/2018 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018082101046001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/15/2018 - R
08/08/2018 - D
Mortgage
(2018081500526002)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/15/2018 - R
08/08/2018 - D
Deed
(2018081500526001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
12/23/2009 - R
12/08/2009 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2009120801077001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/24/2007 - R
04/11/2007 - D
Mortgage
(2007050300203002)
XXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXX
05/24/2007 - R
04/11/2007 - D
Power of Attorney
(2007050300203001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX X
09/21/2004 - R
08/05/2004 - D
Mortgage
(2004081601766002)
XXXX XXXXXXXXX X
09/21/2004 - R
08/05/2004 - D
Deed
(2004081601766001)
XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 85-16 Somerset Street, Jamaica, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$16,002
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,672,000
Assessed value
$100,320

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $1,729,000 $103,740 $80,068 19.843% $15,888 $15,888 +4.37%
2024/25 $1,443,000 $86,580 $75,794 20.085% $15,223 $15,223 +5.62%
2023/24 $1,601,000 $96,060 $71,762 20.085% $14,413 $14,413 +4.43%
2022/23 $1,575,000 $94,500 $67,958 20.309% $13,802 $13,802 +9.02%
2021/22 $1,502,000 $90,120 $63,418 19.963% $12,660 $12,660 -4.42%
2020/21 $1,330,000 $79,800 $62,940 21.045% $13,246 $13,246 +5.39%
2019/20 $1,249,000 $74,940 $59,378 21.167% $12,569 $12,569 +7.25%
2018/19 $1,318,000 $79,080 $56,018 20.919% $11,718 $11,718 +8.78%
2017/18 $989,000 $59,340 $52,848 20.385% $10,773 $10,773 +1.97%
2016/17 $1,164,000 $69,840 $52,848 19.991% $10,565 $10,565 +3.01%

Permit information for 85-16 Somerset Street, Jamaica, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/31/2020 Alteration type 2
07/17/2020 Alteration type 2

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HPD Violations

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Jamaica Estates, Holliswood residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Queens median sale price

$595,000

1.7% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Midland Pkwy & Hillside Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.433

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. Is 178 Holliswood 5 Yes Public PK, K-8 513 0.40
P.S. Is 178 Holliswood 5 Yes Public PK, K-8 513 0.40
Summit School (The) NR No Private 0 0.24
P.S. 95 Eastwood 8 No Public K-5 1,107 0.59
Jamaica SDA Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 61 0.64
Jamaica SDA Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 61 0.64
United Nations International School Queens Campus NR No Private K-8 144 0.64
Summit School NR No Private 3-12 276 0.64
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 216 George J Ryan 8 Yes Public 6-8 1,476 1.44
Summit School (The) NR No Private 0 0.24
P.S. Is 178 Holliswood 5 No Public PK, K-8 513 0.40
Is 238 Susan B Anthony 4 No Public 6-8 907 0.45
Jamaica SDA Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 61 0.64
United Nations International School Queens Campus NR No Private K-8 144 0.64
Summit School NR No Private 3-12 276 0.64
Ideal Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 131 0.64
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Summit School (The) NR No Private 0 0.24
Summit School NR No Private 3-12 276 0.64
The Mary Louis Academy NR No Private 9-12 760 0.64
The Wellspring Schools NR No Private PK-11 242 0.68
Yeshiva University High School NR No Private 9-12 299 0.68
Cambria Heights Academy 4 No Public 9-12 350 0.75
High School For Community Leadership 7 No Public 9-12 468 0.97
Hillside Arts And Letters Academy 5 No Public 9-12 406 0.97
Queens Collegiate A College Board School 5 No Public 6-12 643 0.97
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences 7 No Public 9-12 491 0.97

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 85-16 Somerset Street, Jamaica, NY 11432?

The development at 85-16 Somerset Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 was built in 1950.

What is the total square footage of 85-16 Somerset Street, Jamaica, NY 11432?

85-16 Somerset Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 has a total of 2,976 square feet.

When was 85-16 Somerset Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 last sold and what was the sale price?

85-16 Somerset Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 was last sold on 08/08/2018 for $1,275,000.

What is the assessed value of 85-16 Somerset Street, Jamaica, NY 11432?

85-16 Somerset Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 is currently assessed at $100,320.

What are the property taxes for 85-16 Somerset Street, Jamaica, NY 11432?

The property taxes for 85-16 Somerset Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 total $16,001.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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