| Primary address | 59 Chester Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Kensington |
| Zip code | 11218 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 05307-0007 |
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| Purchase date | 09/16/2005 |
| Purchase price | $595,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $5,621 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,564 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
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| Building sqft | 1,410 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Frontage(s) | Chester Avenue (wide) |
| School district | 15 |
| Community district | 12 |
| Closest police station | 1.09 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.44 Miles |
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59 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1910 and has a total of 1,410 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 59 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $78,600, the tax amount paid for 59 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is $6,363. For the next year, the tax amount for 59 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is estimated at $5,621.
When was 59 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold and what was the last sale price?59 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold in 09/16/2005 for $595,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 59 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $5,240 |
| Estimated property tax: | $5,621 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,310,000 |
| Assessed value: | $78,600 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 59 Chester 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 | $1,310,000 | $78,600 | $32,069 | 19.843% | $6,363 | $5,240 | +5.78% |
| 2024/25 | $1,118,000 | $67,080 | $30,257 | 20.085% | $6,077 | $4,954 | 0.00% |
| 2023/24 | $1,372,000 | $82,320 | $30,257 | 20.085% | $6,077 | $4,954 | -18.76% |
| 2022/23 | $1,280,000 | $76,800 | $30,025 | 20.309% | $6,098 | $6,098 | +7.83% |
| 2021/22 | $1,099,000 | $65,940 | $28,326 | 19.963% | $5,655 | $5,655 | +0.55% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | McDonald Ave & Albemarle Rd at SW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.211 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | 12 Av/Chester Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 230 Doris L Cohen | 7 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 969 | 0.19 |
| P.S. 230 Doris L Cohen | 7 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 969 | 0.19 |
| Bais Shifra | NR | No | Private | PK-5 | 298 | 0.25 |
| Bais Shifra | NR | No | Private | PK-5 | 298 | 0.25 |
| Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 791 | 0.25 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Jhs 223 The Montauk | 6 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 702 | 0.66 |
| Mesivta Nesivos Hatalmud | NR | No | Private | 8-12 | 115 | 0.16 |
| Yeshiva Beis Meir (Boys) | NR | No | Private | 8-12 | 176 | 0.24 |
| Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 791 | 0.25 |
| Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 837 | 0.25 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Mesivta Nesivos Hatalmud | NR | No | Private | 8-12 | 115 | 0.16 |
| Yeshiva Beis Meir (Boys) | NR | No | Private | 8-12 | 176 | 0.24 |
| Kerem Shlomo | NR | No | Private | 10-11 | 0 | 0.27 |
| Yeshiva Tiferes | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.31 |
| Yeshiva Imrei Phi | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.31 |
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Here are the neighbors for 59 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1228 A Prospect Ave, Brooklyn | 988 | 09/15/2021 | $1,430,000 |
| 65 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 1,792 | 03/02/2022 | $800,000 |
| 27 A Church Ave, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 02/27/2009 | $375,000 |
| 41 E 2nd St, Brooklyn | 2,388 | 08/25/2021 | $2,345,000 |
| 1019 A 39th St, Brooklyn | 3,300 | 11/11/2019 | |
| 61-63 E 7th St, Brooklyn | 07/25/2025 | ||
| 87 E 4th St, Brooklyn | 11/14/2014 | ||
| 4 E 4th St, Brooklyn | 3,421 | 10/20/2017 | |
| 12 Clara St, Brooklyn | 11/02/2020 | ||
| 63 Clara St, Brooklyn | 1,436 | 07/21/2004 | $510,000 |
| 303 Caton Ave, Brooklyn | 2,165 | 02/27/2017 | $700,000 |
| 55 Kermit Pl, Brooklyn | 1,152 | 12/11/2015 | $1,325,000 |
| 305 Caton Ave, Brooklyn | 2,165 | 06/29/2018 | |
| 48 Kermit Pl, Brooklyn | 2,048 | 05/14/2004 | $465,000 |
| 2814 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn | 1,872 | 09/19/2017 | $350,000 |
| 12 Reeve Pl, Brooklyn | 3,153 | 02/15/2002 | |
| 52 E 3rd St, Brooklyn | 660 | 06/18/2021 | $1,510,000 |
| 161 A McDonald Ave, Brooklyn | 1,360 | 08/03/2020 | $1,970,000 |
| 174 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 1,948 | 03/08/1995 |
