| Primary address | 491 Central Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Bushwick |
| Zip code | 11221 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03390-0115 |
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| Purchase date | 07/22/2013 |
| Purchase price | $445,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $7,661 |
| Lot sqft | 1,904 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Frame (B2)
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| Building sqft | 1,944 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Composition |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1998 |
| Frontage(s) | Central Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Bushwick Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 32 |
| Community district | 4 |
| Closest police station | 0.51 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.30 Miles |
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491 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1998 and has a total of 1,944 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 491 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $60,000, the tax amount paid for 491 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $7,228. For the next year, the tax amount for 491 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is estimated at $7,661.
When was 491 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the last sale price?491 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 07/22/2013 for $445,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2013 | $445,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 491 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $7,228 |
| Estimated property tax: | $7,661 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,000,000 |
| Assessed value: | $60,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 491 Central Avenue, 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 | $1,000,000 | $60,000 | $36,427 | 19.843% | $7,228 | $7,228 | +3.97% |
| 2024/25 | $1,127,000 | $67,620 | $34,614 | 20.085% | $6,952 | $6,952 | 0.00% |
| 2023/24 | $1,063,000 | $63,780 | $34,614 | 20.085% | $6,952 | $6,952 | +0.37% |
| 2022/23 | $983,000 | $58,980 | $34,106 | 20.309% | $6,927 | $6,927 | +7.84% |
| 2021/22 | $1,078,000 | $64,680 | $32,177 | 19.963% | $6,423 | $6,423 | +0.54% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Distance (miles) | 0.108 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 106 Edward Everett Hale | 2 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 356 | 0.17 |
| P.S. 106 Edward Everett Hale | 2 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 356 | 0.17 |
| Achievement First North Brooklyn Prep Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-8 | 851 | 0.21 |
| P.S. 377 Alejandina B De Gautier | 2 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 173 | 0.21 |
| P.S. 377 Alejandina B De Gautier | 2 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 173 | 0.21 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Jhs 291 Roland Hayes | 3 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 267 | 0.33 |
| Evergreen Middle School-Urban Exploration | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 342 | 0.20 |
| Achievement First North Brooklyn Prep Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-8 | 851 | 0.21 |
| Bushwick Ascend Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-8 | 799 | 0.25 |
| St. Marks Lutheran Schools | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.26 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Bushwick Community High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 86 | 0.33 |
| Math, Eng, Science Academy Charter High | 5 | No | Charter | 9-12 | 515 | 0.33 |
| Academy Of Urban Planning | 5 | No | Public | 9-12 | 403 | 0.38 |
| Bushwick School for Social Justice | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 272 | 0.38 |
| Academy for Environmental Leadership | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 275 | 0.38 |
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Here are the neighbors for 491 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 992 Halsey St, Brooklyn | 2,820 | 01/20/2016 | $10 |
| 340 Weirfield St, Brooklyn | 3,680 | 11/29/1977 | |
| 1070 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 3,546 | 06/27/2007 | $789,000 |
| 477 Central Ave, Brooklyn | 14,737 | 05/07/2025 | |
| 1503 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 6,920 | 06/27/2018 | |
| 1248 Halsey St, Brooklyn | 12/04/2023 | $10 | |
| 15 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 05/15/2017 | |
| 13 Schaefer St, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 11/29/2021 | $745,000 |
| 1213 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 2,250 | 04/04/2023 | |
| 1054 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 04/03/1992 | ||
| 1374 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 3,300 | 01/15/2016 | $1,375,000 |
| 471 Irving Ave, Brooklyn | 3,660 | 10/21/2014 | |
| 987 Halsey St, Brooklyn | 3,300 | 04/21/2023 | |
| 991 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 3,744 | 05/15/2017 | |
| 1530 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 7,939 | 12/09/2015 | |
| 1314 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,998 | 10/17/2024 | |
| 1310 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 2,700 | 12/01/2021 |
