| Primary address | 159-39 78th Street |
| Neighborhood | Rockwood Park |
| Zip code | 11414 |
| Borough | Queens |
| Block & lot | 13999-0057 |
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| Purchase date | 03/14/2005 |
| Purchase price | $835,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $10,562 |
| Lot sqft | 4,367 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1) |
| Building sqft | 2,412 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Conventional |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Aluminum/vinyl |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Built-in garage |
| Year built | 1950 |
| Frontage(s) | 78 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | 160 Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 27 |
| Community district | 10 |
| Closest police station | 1.77 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 1.10 Miles |
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159-39 78th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 was built in 1950 and has a total of 2,412 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159-39 78th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $55,320, the tax amount paid for 159-39 78th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 is $10,562. For the next year, the tax amount for 159-39 78th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 is estimated at $10,562.
When was 159-39 78th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 last sold and what was the last sale price?159-39 78th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 was last sold in 03/14/2005 for $835,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2005 | $835,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 159-39 78th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $10,562 |
| Estimated property tax: | $10,562 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $922,000 |
| Assessed value: | $55,320 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159-39 78th Street, Howard Beach, 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 | $922,000 | $55,320 | $53,228 | 19.843% | $10,844 | $10,562 | +0.90% |
| 2024/25 | $891,000 | $53,460 | $52,120 | 20.085% | $10,737 | $10,468 | +6.27% |
| 2023/24 | $977,000 | $58,620 | $49,047 | 20.085% | $10,132 | $9,851 | +5.15% |
| 2022/23 | $899,000 | $53,940 | $46,132 | 20.309% | $9,665 | $9,369 | +6.42% |
| 2021/22 | $759,000 | $45,540 | $44,100 | 19.963% | $9,091 | $8,804 | -6.50% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 2 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | 103rd St & 159th Ave at NE Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 1.243 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | 160 Av/84 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.302 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 207 Rockwood Park | 8 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 642 | 0.52 |
| P.S. 207 Rockwood Park | 8 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 642 | 0.52 |
| St Helen School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 321 | 0.49 |
| St Helen School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 321 | 0.49 |
| Our Lady of Grace Religious Ed | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 209 | 0.49 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard | 5 | Yes | Public | 5-8 | 882 | 1.11 |
| St Helen School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 321 | 0.49 |
| Our Lady of Grace Religious Ed | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 209 | 0.49 |
| P.S. 207 Rockwood Park | 8 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 642 | 0.52 |
| P.S. 232 Lindenwood | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 805 | 0.66 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| John Adams High School | 4 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 2,366 | 1.79 |
| Academy for Young Writers | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 483 | 1.09 |
| Spring Creek Community School | 3 | No | Public | 6-12 | 468 | 1.09 |
| Goddard High School For Communication Arts & Technology | 6 | No | Public | 9-12 | 605 | 1.12 |
| The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 269 | 1.46 |
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