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5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14224 - Property report

Also known as: 5138 Seneca St

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Property type

Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)

Year built

1895

Acreage

0.62

Sale price

$68,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
5138 Seneca Street
ZIP code
14224
County
Erie
Parcel ID
135.190-1-18.220

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/13/2017
Sale price
$68,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$1,960
Zoning & Use
Zoning
04
Units
2
Building
Property type
Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Building sq. ft.
1584
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1895
AC
No
Rooms
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
2
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot air
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
85 ft X 235 ft
Acreage
0.62
Frontage
85 ft
Depth
235 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
9 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
5 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
146801

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Ownership

Ownership information for 5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14224

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/13/2017 $68,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
06/09/2016 $68,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX X, XX XXXXXXX
03/17/2009 $95,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/13/2017 - D
01/13/2017 - R		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
06/09/2016 - D
06/09/2016 - R		 Deed
(Referee`s deed)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX X, XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
03/17/2009 - D
03/17/2009 - R		 Deed
04/28/2006 - D
04/28/2006 - R		 Deed XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
05/19/2000 - D
05/19/2000 - R		 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX, XXX, XXX & X XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$1,960
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$201,700
Land value
$11,400
Building value
$190,300
Assessed value
$48,400

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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 $193,600 $48,400 40.4875 $1,960 +68.98%
2024 $186,154 $48,400 23.96 $1,160 -12.20%
2023 $161,300 $48,400 27.29 $1,321 -10.99%
2022 $142,353 $48,400 30.66 $1,484 -2.49%
2021 $130,550 $47,000 32.38 $1,522 -1.61%
2020 $127,000 $47,000 32.91 $1,547 -3.32%
2019 $120,500 $47,000 34.04 $1,600 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Western Psychiatric Center NR Public 4, 6-12 32 1.16
Trinity Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 86 1.19
Trinity Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 86 1.19
Center Road Christian Academy NR Private K-11 9 1.19
Queen Of Heaven Elementary School NR Private PK-8 323 1.70
Queen Of Heaven Elementary School NR Private PK-8 323 1.70
Clinton Elementary School 4 Public K-5 610 1.85
Northwood Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 502 2.45
Northwood Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 502 2.45
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
East Middle School 3 Public 6-8 582 0.77
Western Psychiatric Center NR Public 4, 6-12 32 1.16
Trinity Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 86 1.19
Center Road Christian Academy NR Private K-11 9 1.19
Queen Of Heaven Elementary School NR Private PK-8 323 1.70
St Vincent De Paul Elementary School NR Private K-8 166 1.87
West Seneca Christian School NR Private PK-12 120 2.34
West Middle School 4 Public 6-8 780 2.75
Erie 1 Boces NR Public K-12 556 3.78
John F Kennedy Middle School 6 Public 6-8 279 4.15
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
West Seneca East Senior High School 7 Public 9-12 811 0.75
Western Psychiatric Center NR Public 4, 6-12 32 1.16
Center Road Christian Academy NR Private K-11 9 1.19
West Seneca Christian School NR Private PK-12 120 2.34
Center Road Christian Academy NR Private 2-12 0 2.69
West Seneca West Senior High School 7 Public 9-12 1,110 3.04
Erie 1 Boces NR Public K-12 556 3.78
John F Kennedy Senior High School 5 Public 9-12 370 4.15
Depew High School 7 Public 9-12 545 4.30
Orchard Park High School 9 Public 9-12 1,385 4.32

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Neighbors for 5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY

41-45 Harlem Rd, Buffalo 3300 Transit Rd, Buffalo 421 Leydecker Rd, Buffalo 798 Harlem Rd, Buffalo 357 Harlem Rd, Buffalo 4623 Seneca St, Buffalo 4617 Seneca St, Buffalo 3760 Clinton St, Buffalo 2745-2753 Seneca St, Buffalo 1325 East and West Rd, Buffalo 355 Harlem Rd, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY

14026, Erie County, NY 14043, Erie County, NY 14059, Erie County, NY 14086, 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 14214, Erie County, NY 14215, Erie County, NY 14218, Erie County, NY 14219, Erie County, NY 14220, Erie County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14224?

The development at 5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14224 was built in 1895.

What is the total square footage of 5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14224?

5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14224 has a total of 1,584 square feet.

When was 5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14224 last sold and what was the sale price?

5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14224 was last sold on 01/13/2017 for $68,000.

What is the assessed value of 5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14224?

5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14224 is currently assessed at $48,400.

What are the property taxes for 5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14224?

The property taxes for 5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14224 total $1,959.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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