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53 Modern Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 - Property report

Also known as: 53 Modern Ave

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Property type

Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)

Year built

1915

Acreage

0.162

General information

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Address
Primary address
53 Modern Avenue
ZIP code
14218
County
Erie
Parcel ID
142.700-4-17.100

Owner

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Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$865
Zoning & Use
Zoning
MR
Units
2
Building
Property type
Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Building sq. ft.
2058
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1915
AC
No
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
2
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot water/steam
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
60 ft X 117 ft
Acreage
0.162
Frontage
60 ft
Depth
117 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
44 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
26 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
47 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
140900

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Ownership

Ownership information for 53 Modern Avenue, Buffalo, NY

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 53 Modern Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218

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Tax

Property taxes for 53 Modern Avenue, Buffalo, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$865
Base tax
$1,694
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$156,250
Land value
$9,900
Building value
$146,350
Assessed value
$100,000

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $131,600 $100,000 16.9383 $1,694 -37.27%
2024 $126,600 $100,000 27 $2,700 -12.68%
2023 $111,100 $100,000 30.92 $3,092 -9.27%
2022 $101,000 $100,000 34.08 $3,408 -2.55%
2021 $100,000 $100,000 34.97 $3,497 +40.60%
2020 $86,000 $64,500 38.56 $2,487 -4.15%
2019 $81,646 $64,500 40.23 $2,595 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 53 Modern Avenue, Buffalo, NY

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2, AE

Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Martin Road Elementary School 3 Public 2-5 560 0.48
Our Lady Of Victory NR Private PK-8 190 0.76
Our Lady Of Victory NR Private PK-8 190 0.76
Baker Hall School NR Private 0 0.86
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.88
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.88
Global Concepts Charter School 5 Charter K-12 926 1.07
Blasdell Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 488 1.27
Blasdell Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 488 1.27
Truman Elementary School NR Public PK, K-2 357 1.28
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Our Lady Of Victory NR Private PK-8 190 0.76
Baker Hall School NR Private 0 0.86
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.88
Global Concepts Charter School 5 Charter K-12 926 1.07
Our Mother of Good Counsel School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.08
Lackawanna Middle School 4 Public 6-8 407 1.12
Ambrose Catholic Academy NR Private K-8 156 1.71
Western New York Maritime Charter School 3 Charter 5-12 369 1.72
Discovery School 4 Public PK, K-8 543 2.00
Lorraine Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-8 699 2.37
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Baker Hall School NR Private 0 0.86
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.88
Global Concepts Charter School 5 Charter K-12 926 1.07
Lackawanna High School 3 Public 9-12 560 1.12
Western New York Maritime Charter School 3 Charter 5-12 369 1.72
Mount Mercy Academy NR Private 9-12 181 2.36
Bishop Timon-St Jude High School NR Private 9-12 187 2.43
South Park High School 2 Public 9-12 748 2.72
West Seneca West Senior High School 7 Public 9-12 1,110 2.94
Frontier Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 1,352 3.27

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Neighbors for 53 Modern Avenue, Buffalo, NY

130 Milnor Ave, Buffalo 509 Ridge Rd, Buffalo 150 Martin Rd, Buffalo 561 Ridge Rd, Buffalo 113 Milnor Ave, Buffalo 123 Milnor Ave, Buffalo 31 Glenwood Ave, Buffalo 2052 Abbott Rd, Buffalo 84 Firestone St, Buffalo 128 Colton Ave, Buffalo 551 Ridge Rd, Buffalo 124 Milnor Ave, Buffalo 87 Colton Ave, Buffalo 74 Ingham Ave, Buffalo 95 Kirby Ave, Buffalo 38 Wilkesbarre St, Buffalo 2080 Abbott Rd, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 53 Modern Avenue, Buffalo, NY

14201, Erie County, NY 14202, Erie County, NY 14203, Erie County, NY 14204, Erie County, NY 14206, Erie County, NY 14208, Erie County, NY 14209, Erie County, NY 14210, Erie County, NY 14211, Erie County, NY 14212, Erie County, NY 14213, Erie County, NY 14214, Erie County, NY 14215, Erie County, NY 14219, Erie County, NY 14220, Erie County, NY 14222, Erie County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 53 Modern Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218?

The development at 53 Modern Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 53 Modern Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218?

53 Modern Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 has a total of 2,058 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 53 Modern Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218?

53 Modern Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 is currently assessed at $100,000.

What are the property taxes for 53 Modern Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218?

The property taxes for 53 Modern Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 total $1,693.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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