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137-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434 - Property report

Also known as: 137-18 159th St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1965

Lot sq. ft.

3,067

Sale price

$477,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
137-18 159th Street
ZIP code
11434
Neighborhood
Rochdale
Borough
Queens
Block & lot
12306-0014

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
2,310
Building dimensions
21 ft x 44 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1965
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
02/25/2010
Sale price
$477,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,129
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
159 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
140 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
30.67 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,067

Area overview

Walk score
80 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
66 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
50 /100.  Bikeable
School district
27
Community district
12
Closest police station
0.63 Miles
Closest fire station
0.97 Miles

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Ownership information for 137-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 137-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/14/2022 - R
09/15/2021 - D
Mortgage and Consolidation
(2022071101491001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
09/17/2014 - R
02/07/2014 - D
Mortgage
(2014090400629001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/25/2015 - R
02/05/2014 - D
Agreement
(2015032300070001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
08/06/2012 - R
07/24/2012 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2012072601188001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
04/08/2010 - R
02/25/2010 - D
Mortgage
(2010030401049002)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/08/2010 - R
02/25/2010 - D
Deed
(2010030401049001)
XXXXX XXXXX (XX XXXX XXXX) XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
11/18/1997 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(4620005843662)
06/06/1979 - R Deed
(37940116700210)
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
11/25/1969 - R Deed
(36940036700248)
XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX X XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 137-18 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
$8,129
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$854,000
Assessed value
$51,240

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 $786,000 $47,160 $38,648 19.843% $7,669 $7,669 +4.72%
2024/25 $779,000 $46,740 $36,461 20.085% $7,323 $7,323 0.00%
2023/24 $799,000 $47,940 $36,461 20.085% $7,323 $7,323 -0.35%
2022/23 $700,000 $42,000 $36,186 20.309% $7,349 $7,349 +7.84%
2021/22 $740,000 $44,400 $34,139 19.963% $6,815 $6,815 +0.55%
2020/21 $740,000 $44,400 $32,207 21.045% $6,778 $6,778 +5.39%
2019/20 $730,000 $43,800 $30,384 21.167% $6,431 $6,431 +1.19%
2018/19 $651,000 $39,060 $30,384 20.919% $6,356 $6,356 +3.40%
2017/18 $591,000 $35,460 $30,155 20.385% $6,147 $6,147 +8.09%
2016/17 $537,000 $32,220 $28,449 19.991% $5,687 $5,687 +8.37%

Permit information for 137-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/01/2022 Alteration
10/04/2022 Alteration type 2

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HPD Violations

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Queens median sale price

$595,000

1.7% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
4

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Parsons Blvd & Archer Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
E-J-Z
Distance (miles)
2.53

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 275 0.63
P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 275 0.63
P.S. 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet 3 No Public PK, K-5 368 0.47
P.S. 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet 3 No Public PK, K-5 368 0.47
Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School 6 No Charter PK, K-8 418 0.67
Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School 6 No Charter PK, K-8 418 0.67
The Jermaine L. Green STEM Institute of Queens 4 No Public PK, K-5 493 0.70
The Jermaine L. Green STEM Institute of Queens 4 No Public PK, K-5 493 0.70
P.S. 223 Lyndon B Johnson 2 No Public PK, K-5 461 0.76
P.S. 223 Lyndon B Johnson 2 No Public PK, K-5 461 0.76
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hawtree Creek Middle School 6 Yes Public 6-8 390 2.12
Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson 5 Yes Public 6-8 789 2.12
REDWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL 4 No Public 6-8 253 0.34
Catherine And Count Basie Middle School 72 5 No Public 6-8 270 0.34
Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School 6 No Charter PK, K-8 418 0.67
Community Voices Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 296 0.99
Collaborative Arts Middle School 4 No Public 6-8 348 0.99
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School 5 No Public 6-12 549 1.01
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity School NR No Private 0 1.04
Linden Sda School NR No Private K-8 204 1.22
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
New Visions Charter High-Adv Ma/Sci Iv 5 No Charter 9-12 425 0.47
Voyages Prep-South Queens 2 No Public 9, 12 223 0.47
August Martin High School 6 No Public 9-12 504 0.47
Queens Preparatory Academy 3 No Public 9-12 245 1.01
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School 5 No Public 6-12 549 1.01
George Washington Carver High School For The Scien 3 No Public 9-12 365 1.01
Excelsior Preparatorty High School 6 No Public 9-12 446 1.01
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity School NR No Private 0 1.04
High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety 3 No Public 9-12 451 1.14
Eagle Academy for Young Men III 5 No Public 6-12 463 1.48

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 137-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434?

The development at 137-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434 was built in 1965.

What is the total square footage of 137-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434?

137-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434 has a total of 2,310 square feet.

When was 137-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434 last sold and what was the sale price?

137-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434 was last sold on 02/25/2010 for $477,000.

What is the assessed value of 137-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434?

137-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434 is currently assessed at $51,240.

What are the property taxes for 137-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434?

The property taxes for 137-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434 total $8,129.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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