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115-54 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434 - Property report

Also known as: 115-54 Gar 159th St

Property image for 115-54 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

3,200

Sale price

$363,000

General information

Address

Primary address

115-54 159th Street

Alternate address(es)

115-54 Gar 159th St

ZIP code

11434

Neighborhood

Jamaica

Borough

Queens

Block & lot

12198-0035

Building

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Building sq. ft.

1,648

Building dimensions

16 ft x 38 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1920

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Combination

Basement

Garage type

Detached, Frame Garage

Sales

Sale date

10/04/2012

Sale price

$363,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$4,696

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

116 Avenue (wide)
159 Street (narrow)
158 Street (narrow)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

32 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

3,200

Area overview

Walk score

80 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

74 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

54 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.63 Miles

Closest fire station

0.54 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 115-54 159th Street, Jamaica, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 115-54 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
10/04/2012	$363,000	XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX, XX X
04/24/2012	$205,000	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX X	XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX X
12/12/2008	$1,000	XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XX X	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
10/26/2012 - R 10/04/2012 - D	Mortgage (2012101501367002)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXX
10/26/2012 - R 10/04/2012 - D	Deed (2012101501367001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX X	XXXXXX XXXX
05/02/2012 - R 04/24/2012 - D	Mortgage (2012042500942002)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX X	XXXXXXX XXXX
05/02/2012 - R 04/24/2012 - D	Deed (2012042500942001)	XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX X	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX X
02/06/2009 - R 12/12/2008 - D	Deed (2008121700403001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX X
03/26/2008 - R 11/30/2007 - D	Deed (2007120400618001)	XXXXXX XX X XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX X X
07/17/2003 - R 09/16/2002 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2003020700341007)	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
07/21/1999 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (4440006726144)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/18/1998 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (4490006191449)	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX X X(XXXXXXX)
04/15/1997 - R	Agreement (4720005569072)	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 115-54 159th 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

$4,696

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$748,000

Assessed value

$44,880

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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	$716,000	$42,960	$23,623	19.843%	$4,969	$4,688	+4.63%
2024/25	$739,000	$44,340	$22,305	20.085%	$4,749	$4,480	+1.27%
2023/24	$769,000	$46,140	$22,026	20.085%	$4,705	$4,424	+5.52%
2022/23	$653,000	$39,180	$20,644	20.309%	$4,489	$4,193	+8.00%
2021/22	$541,000	$32,460	$19,447	19.963%	$4,170	$3,882	-5.20%
2020/21	$525,000	$31,500	$19,459	21.045%	$4,392	$4,095	+5.70%
2019/20	$493,000	$29,580	$18,304	21.167%	$4,171	$3,874	+2.54%
2018/19	$461,000	$27,660	$18,062	20.919%	$4,084	$3,778	+9.35%
2017/18	$432,000	$25,920	$16,950	20.385%	$3,755	$3,455	+9.01%
2016/17	$483,000	$28,980	$15,856	19.991%	$3,480	$3,170	+2.53%

Permits

Permit information for 115-54 159th Street, Jamaica, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
06/04/2025	Alteration
06/04/2025	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Queens median sale price

$595,000

1.7% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Parsons Blvd & Archer Ave at NE Corner

Station lines

E-J-Z

Distance (miles)

1.349

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 140 Edward K Ellington	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	354	0.25
P.S. 140 Edward K Ellington	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	354	0.25
Middleton's DC - First Grade	NR	No	Private	PK, K-1	0	0.49
Middleton's DC - First Grade	NR	No	Private	PK, K-1	0	0.49
Allen Christian School	NR	No	Private	PK-1	72	0.55
Allen Christian School	NR	No	Private	PK-1	72	0.55
Gil-Blu Nursery	NR	No	Private	PK-K	15	0.55
Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School	6	No	Charter	PK, K-8	418	0.59
Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School	6	No	Charter	PK, K-8	418	0.59
P.S. 40 Samuel Huntington	9	No	Public	PK, K-5	318	0.63

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley	6	Yes	Public	6-8	326	0.76
Emerson School (The)	3	Yes	Public	6-8	293	0.77
Eagle Academy for Young Men III	5	No	Public	6-12	463	0.53
Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School	6	No	Charter	PK, K-8	418	0.59
Neo-Elite Village Day School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-9	0	0.70
York Early College Academy	7	No	Public	6-12	598	0.77
Sutphin Blvd Christian School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.84
REDWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL	4	No	Public	6-8	253	0.92
Catherine And Count Basie Middle School 72	5	No	Public	6-8	270	0.92
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity School	NR	No	Private		0	0.95

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety	3	No	Public	9-12	451	0.11
Eagle Academy for Young Men III	5	No	Public	6-12	463	0.53
York Early College Academy	7	No	Public	6-12	598	0.77
New Visions Charter High-Adv Ma/Sci Iv	5	No	Charter	9-12	425	0.78
Voyages Prep-South Queens	2	No	Public	9, 12	223	0.78
August Martin High School	6	No	Public	9-12	504	0.78
Queens Transition Center	NR	No	Public	9-12	372	0.83
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity School	NR	No	Private		0	0.95
Queens High School For The Sciences At York College	10	No	Public	9-12	520	1.23
New Dawn Charter High School II	NR	No	Charter	9-11	228	1.56

Nearby ZIP codes for 115-54 159th Street, Jamaica, NY

11096, Nassau County, NY 11366, New York City, NY 11411, New York City, NY 11412, New York City, NY 11413, New York City, NY 11415, New York City, NY 11418, New York City, NY 11419, New York City, NY 11420, New York City, NY 11422, New York City, NY 11423, New York City, NY 11424, New York City, NY 11428, New York City, NY 11429, New York City, NY 11430, New York City, NY 11432, New York City, NY 11433, New York City, NY 11435, New York City, NY 11436, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 115-54 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434?

The development at 115-54 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 115-54 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434?

115-54 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434 has a total of 1,648 square feet.

When was 115-54 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434 last sold and what was the sale price?

115-54 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434 was last sold on 10/04/2012 for $363,000.

What is the assessed value of 115-54 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434?

115-54 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434 is currently assessed at $44,880.

What are the property taxes for 115-54 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434?

The property taxes for 115-54 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434 total $4,695.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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