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487 RUBY ST

BROOKLYN, NY 11208
0
Baths
2,080 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.
2,000 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2009
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,497 (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.$37,325 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,756
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,569
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,040
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$663,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.115 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.87%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
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.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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

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

E
P.S. 224 Hale A. Woodruff SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Van Siclen Community Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: New York City Geographic School District 19

Neighborhood · ZIP 11208These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.107

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.97,661
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.34,063 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,462
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,969
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

487 Ruby St 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in City Line
  • Newer than 98% of homes in City Line

How it measures up in Brooklyn 11208

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brooklyn 11208.

Living area2,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,064 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,004 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built2009
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 487 Ruby St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCity LineBrooklyn 11208Kings County
Living areabigger than2,080 ft²53% of homes54% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,000 ft²25% of homes30% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than200998% of homes98% of homes91% of homes

About 487 Ruby St

How big is 487 Ruby St, Brooklyn, NY?

487 Ruby St, Brooklyn, NY has 2,080 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 487 Ruby St, Brooklyn, NY built?

487 Ruby St, Brooklyn, NY was built in 2009, making it 17 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 487 Ruby St, Brooklyn, NY?

487 Ruby St, Brooklyn, NY is assigned to P.S. 224 Hale A. Woodruff School (elementary), rated C-; Van Siclen Community Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in New York City Geographic School District 19. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 487 Ruby St, Brooklyn, NY compare to other homes in Brooklyn 11208?

Among the 9,400 homes in Brooklyn 11208, it is bigger than 54% of them (2,080 ft² against a typical 2,064 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 2,004 ft²) and it is newer than 98% of them (2009 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 487 Ruby St, Brooklyn, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 487 Ruby St, Brooklyn, NY was $7,497. The county assessed it at $37,325.

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