| Primary address | 5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14224 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | West Seneca |
| Parcel ID | 135.190-1-18.220 |
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| Sale date | 01/13/2017 |
| Sale price | $68,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $1,960 |
| Building sqft | 1,584 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.62
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| Lot dimensions | 85 ft X 235 ft |
| Frontage | 85 |
| Depth | 235 |
| Year built | 1895 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Rooms | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Kitchen | 2 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | West Seneca |
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5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14224 was built in 1895 and has a total of 1,584 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14224 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $48,400, the tax amount paid for 5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14224 is $1,959.
When was 5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14224 last sold and what was the last sale price?5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14224 was last sold in 01/13/2017 for $68,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14224. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $1,960 |
| Market value | $201,700 |
| Assessed value | $48,400 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year 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% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Here are the neighbors for 5138 Seneca Street, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41-45 Harlem Rd, Buffalo | 2,238 | 02/15/2006 | $1 |
| 3300 Transit Rd, Buffalo | 165,360 | ||
| 421 Leydecker Rd, Buffalo | 3,266 | 01/18/2023 | $525,000 |
| 798 Harlem Rd, Buffalo | 14,609 | 04/28/2021 | $4,050,000 |
| 357 Harlem Rd, Buffalo | 60,528 | 02/12/2013 | $1 |
| 4623 Seneca St, Buffalo | 2,404 | 02/10/2015 | $213,000 |
| 4617 Seneca St, Buffalo | 1,936 | 04/07/2006 | $160,000 |
| 3760 Clinton St, Buffalo | 1,706 | 02/16/2006 | $135,000 |
| 2745-2753 Seneca St, Buffalo | 31,307 | 11/30/2012 | $380,000 |
| 1325 East and West Rd, Buffalo | 2,342 | 10/26/1999 | $1 |
| 355 Harlem Rd, Buffalo | 197,254 |