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5481 Merlau Road, South Wales, NY 14139 Property Information

5481 Merlau Road, South Wales, NY 14139 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5481 Merlau Road, South Wales
Zip code 14139
County Erie
Municipality Wales
Parcel ID 190-2-18.120

Sales & Tax Overview for 5481 Merlau Road, South Wales

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Sale date 04/23/1998
Sale price $1
Arm's length
Current property tax $3,143

Lot & Building Information for 5481 Merlau Road, South Wales

Building sqft 1,144
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 1.3
Year built 1960
Stories 1
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Kitchen 1
Water supply Private
Sewer type Private
Building style Ranch
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Wood
Heat Hot air
Fireplaces 1
First story sqft
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School district Iroquois

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Other Property Data for 5481 Merlau Road, South Wales

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About 5481 Merlau Road, South Wales

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5481 Merlau Road, South Wales, NY 14139?

5481 Merlau Road, South Wales, NY 14139 was built in 1960 and has a total of 1,144 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5481 Merlau Road, South Wales, NY 14139 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $65,100, the tax amount paid for 5481 Merlau Road, South Wales, NY 14139 is $3,465.

When was 5481 Merlau Road, South Wales, NY 14139 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5481 Merlau Road, South Wales, NY 14139 was last sold in 04/23/1998 for $1.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5481 Merlau Road, South Wales

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/23/1998 $1
01/07/1998 $1
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 5481 Merlau Road, South Wales

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
04/23/1998 - D
04/23/1998 - R
Deed
01/07/1998 - D
01/07/1998 - R
Deed
           
           
           
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Property Taxes for 5481 Merlau Road, South Wales

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Tax year 2025-2026
Base tax $3,466
Current property tax $3,143
Market value $250,400
Assessed value $65,100

Assessment History for 5481 Merlau Road, South Wales

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $250,385 $65,100 53.2368 $3,466 +226.21%
2024 $232,500 $65,100 16.32 $1,062 -12.63%
2023 $203,400 $65,100 18.68 $1,216 -8.07%
2022 $186,000 $65,100 20.32 $1,323 -1.36%
2021 $180,833 $65,100 20.6 $1,341 -8.44%

Permits for 5481 Merlau Road, South Wales

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Wales Primary School 7 Public K-4 224 1.77
Immaculate Conception School NR Private K-8 165 5.81
East Aurora Middle School 7 Public 5-8 520 6.00
Holland Middle School 5 Public 4-8 231 6.44
Harold O Brumsted Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 296 6.60

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Gow School NR Private 6-12 143 4.37
Immaculate Conception School NR Private K-8 165 5.81
East Aurora Middle School 7 Public 5-8 520 6.00
Holland Middle School 5 Public 4-8 231 6.44
Iroquois Middle School 5 Public 6-8 450 8.25

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Gow School NR Private 6-12 143 4.37
East Aurora High School 9 Public 9-12 528 6.06
Holland High School 9 Public 9-12 245 6.74
Iroquois Senior High School 8 Public 9-12 663 8.25

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Neighbors for 5481 Merlau Road, South Wales

Here are the neighbors for 5481 Merlau Road, South Wales.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
13573 Schang Rd, East Aurora 3,036 09/26/2025 $760,000
6062 Vermont Hl, South Wales 2,426
13665 Schang Rd, East Aurora 2,689 03/27/2006 $125,000
4851 Hunters Crk Rd, Wales Center 2,609 07/09/2020 $1
5096 Hunters Crk Rd, East Aurora 1,560 05/10/2021 $1
11923 Strykersville Rd, East Aurora 1,352 04/17/2006 $1
13858 Schang Rd, East Aurora 1,312 04/02/2015 $254,000
12174 Center Line Rd, South Wales 1,164 10/26/2005 $116,600

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