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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $985,000 on Sep 16, 2015

1242 PROSPECT PL

BROOKLYN, NY 11213
0
Baths
1,859 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,129 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$985,000 · Sep 16, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,537 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$80,820 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,740
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$61,080
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$61,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,347,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyKINGS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(9)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Middle School for Academic and Social Excellence
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
P.S. 243K The Weeksville SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Boys and Girls High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi

District: New York City Geographic School District 17

Neighborhood · ZIP 11213These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.111
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.110

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.64,974
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.58,984 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,389
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,907
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

1242 Prospect Pl measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Brooklyn 11213
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Crown Heights
  • Older than 77% of homes in Kings County

How it measures up in Brooklyn 11213

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brooklyn 11213.

Living area1,859 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,850 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size2,129 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,396 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 1242 Prospect Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCrown HeightsBrooklyn 11213Kings County
Living areabigger than1,859 ft²27% of homes18% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,129 ft²30% of homes32% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than191045% of homes52% of homes23% of homes

About 1242 Prospect Pl

When did 1242 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY last sell?

1242 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY last sold on Sep 16, 2015 for $985,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1242 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY?

1242 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY has 1,859 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 1242 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY built?

1242 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 1242 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY?

1242 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY is assigned to Middle School for Academic and Social Excellence (middle); P.S. 243K The Weeksville School (elementary), rated C; Boys and Girls High School (high), rated F. All sit in New York City Geographic School District 17. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1242 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY compare to other homes in Brooklyn 11213?

Among the 4,995 homes in Brooklyn 11213, it is bigger than 18% of them (1,859 ft² against a typical 2,850 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (2,129 ft² against a typical 2,396 ft²) and it is newer than 52% of them (1910 against a typical 1910). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1242 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1242 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY was $6,537. The county assessed it at $80,820.

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