| Primary address | 12 Lester Court |
| Neighborhood | Gerritsen Beach |
| Zip code | 11229 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 08866-1312 |
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| Purchase date | 08/06/2019 |
| Purchase price | $525,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $4,917 |
| Lot sqft | 1,800 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1) |
| Building sqft | 1,140 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Wood |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Year last altered | 2011 |
| Frontage(s) | Lester Court (narrow) Madoc Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Gerritsen Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 22 |
| Community district | 15 |
| Closest police station | 1.87 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 1.14 Miles |
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12 Lester Court, Brooklyn, NY 11229 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,140 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 12 Lester Court, Brooklyn, NY 11229 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $26,940, the tax amount paid for 12 Lester Court, Brooklyn, NY 11229 is $5,345. For the next year, the tax amount for 12 Lester Court, Brooklyn, NY 11229 is estimated at $4,917.
When was 12 Lester Court, Brooklyn, NY 11229 last sold and what was the last sale price?12 Lester Court, Brooklyn, NY 11229 was last sold in 08/06/2019 for $525,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 12 Lester Court, Brooklyn, NY 11229. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $5,346 |
| Estimated property tax: | $4,917 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $449,000 |
| Assessed value: | $26,940 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 12 Lester Court, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | $449,000 | $26,940 | $26,940 | 19.843% | $5,346 | $5,346 | -8.91% |
| 2024/25 | $487,000 | $29,220 | $29,220 | 20.085% | $5,869 | $5,869 | +0.41% |
| 2023/24 | $485,000 | $29,100 | $29,100 | 20.085% | $5,845 | $5,845 | +2.90% |
| 2022/23 | $494,000 | $29,640 | $27,969 | 20.309% | $5,680 | $5,680 | +5.46% |
| 2021/22 | $542,000 | $32,520 | $26,982 | 19.963% | $5,386 | $5,386 | -5.09% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | AE (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 1 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | 15th St & Sheepshead Bay Rd at SE Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Distance (miles) | 1.511 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Gerritsen Av/Seba Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.263 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 277 Gerritsen Beach | 8 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 330 | 0.63 |
| P.S. 277 Gerritsen Beach | 8 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 330 | 0.63 |
| Brooklyn Amity School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 115 | 0.35 |
| P.S. 52 Sheepshead Bay | 6 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 741 | 0.77 |
| P.S. 52 Sheepshead Bay | 6 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 741 | 0.77 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhs 278 Marine Park | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 1,076 | 1.50 |
| Brooklyn Amity School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 115 | 0.35 |
| P.S. 811 Connie Lekas School | NR | No | Public | 6-12 | 273 | 0.75 |
| Yeshivat OR Hatorah - Elementary Division | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 111 | 0.77 |
| Jhs 14 Shell Bank | 5 | No | Public | 6-8 | 452 | 0.79 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Brooklyn Amity School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 115 | 0.35 |
| Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences | 8 | No | Public | 9-12 | 972 | 0.69 |
| New Visions Charter HS-Advanced Math & Science | 6 | No | Charter | 9-12 | 407 | 0.74 |
| Origins High School | 5 | No | Public | 9-12 | 438 | 0.74 |
| Professional Pathways High School | 1 | No | Public | 9-12 | 159 | 0.74 |
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Here are the neighbors for 12 Lester Court, Brooklyn, NY 11229.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Nova CT, Brooklyn | 1,986 | 02/17/1984 | |
| 9 Opal CT, Brooklyn | 1,334 | 02/12/2018 | $500,000 |
| 15 Gain CT, Brooklyn | 04/06/2016 | $450,000 | |
| 21 Gain CT, Brooklyn | 09/24/2014 | $335,000 | |
| 12 Ivan CT, Brooklyn | 680 | 01/15/2019 | $439,000 |
| 11 Melba CT, Brooklyn | 1,056 | 03/05/2025 | |
| 12 Melba CT, Brooklyn | 06/23/1971 | ||
| 36 Keen CT, Brooklyn | 1,545 | 07/26/2016 | $520,000 |
| 21 Noel Ave, Brooklyn | 1,900 | 11/07/1997 | |
| 9 Lester CT, Brooklyn | 1,240 | 12/03/2024 | $740,000 |
| 8 Lester CT, Brooklyn | 1,880 | 06/30/2010 | $384,800 |
| 5 Merit CT, Brooklyn | 3,276 | 08/12/2020 | |
| 118 Ivan CT, Brooklyn | 07/20/2016 | ||
| 7 Merit CT, Brooklyn | 1,602 | 06/20/2005 | $100,000 |
| 27 Noel Ave, Brooklyn | 08/15/2025 | ||
| 24 Lester CT, Brooklyn | 07/18/2023 | $780,000 | |
| 110 Just CT, Brooklyn | 05/04/2022 | $615,000 | |
| 67 Noel Ave, Brooklyn | 2,520 | 01/21/2005 | $382,000 |
| 33 Noel Ave, Brooklyn | 848 | 08/15/2025 | |
| 23 Gain CT, Brooklyn | 03/30/2021 |
