| Primary address | 497 Chester Street |
| Secondary address | 497-507 Chester St |
| Neighborhood | Brownsville |
| Zip code | 11212 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03614-0032 |
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| Purchase date | 06/18/2014 |
| Purchase price | $5,942,670 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 4,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
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| Building sqft | 9,960 |
| Building dimensions |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Year built | 1930 |
| School district | 23 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.74 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.48 Miles |
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497 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1930 and has a total of 9,960 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 497 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?The assessed market value for the current tax year is $241,650.
When was 497 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold and what was the last sale price?497 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold in 06/18/2014 for $5,942,670.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 12 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/18/2014 | $5,942,670 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 497 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $0 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $537,000 |
| Assessed value: | $241,650 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 497 Chester Street, 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 | $537,000 | $241,650 | $0 | 12.439% | $30,059 | $0 | n/a |
| 2024/25 | $514,000 | $231,300 | $0 | 12.5% | $28,913 | $0 | n/a |
| 2023/24 | $586,000 | $263,700 | $0 | 12.502% | $30,110 | $0 | n/a |
| 2022/23 | $588,000 | $264,600 | $0 | 12.267% | $27,667 | $0 | n/a |
| 2021/22 | $485,000 | $218,250 | $0 | 12.235% | $25,558 | $0 | n/a |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 5 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | Rockaway Ave & Livonia Ave at SE Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.225 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Rockaway Av/Newport St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B60 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.038 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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|---|---|---|---|
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