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42 California Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 Property Information

42 California Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 42 California Drive, Buffalo
Zip code 14221
County Erie
Municipality Amherst
Parcel ID 80.80-4-56

Sales & Tax Overview for 42 California Drive, Buffalo

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Sale date 11/24/2021
Sale price $346,500
Arm's length
Property tax $7,066

Lot & Building Information for 42 California Drive, Buffalo

Building sqft 1,839
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.22
Lot dimensions 50 ft X 187 ft
Frontage 50
Depth 187
Year built 1915
Stories 2
Rooms 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Kitchen 1
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Alum/vinyl
Heat Hot air
Central air conditioning Yes
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Williamsville

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About 42 California Drive, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 42 California Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221?

42 California Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 was built in 1915 and has a total of 1,839 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 42 California Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $374,000, the tax amount paid for 42 California Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 is $7,066.

When was 42 California Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 last sold and what was the last sale price?

42 California Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 was last sold in 11/24/2021 for $346,500.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 42 California Drive, Buffalo

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/24/2021 $346,500
08/13/2015 $205,500
06/04/2009 $165,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 42 California Drive, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/24/2021 - D
12/01/2021 - R
Deed
08/13/2015 - D
08/13/2015 - R
Deed
06/04/2009 - D
06/04/2009 - R
Deed
12/19/2005 - D
12/20/2005 - R
Deed
05/31/1996 - D
05/31/1996 - R
Deed
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 42 California Drive, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $7,066
Market value $377,800
Assessed value $374,000

Assessment History for 42 California Drive, Buffalo

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $374,000 $374,000 18.894 $7,066 +33.80%
2024 $331,452 $205,500 25.7 $5,281 -12.79%
2023 $277,700 $205,500 29.47 $6,056 -10.23%
2022 $233,500 $205,500 32.83 $6,747 -2.73%
2021 $225,800 $205,500 33.75 $6,936 -0.21%

Permits for 42 California Drive, Buffalo

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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)
Sts Peter & Paul Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 411 0.12
Sts Peter & Paul Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 411 0.12
Forest Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 510 0.70
Forest Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 510 0.70
Christian Central Academy NR Private K-12 230 0.82

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sts Peter & Paul Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 411 0.12
Christian Central Academy NR Private K-12 230 0.82
Mill Middle School 6 Public 5-8 774 1.15
CHC Learning Center NR Private 0 1.53
The Park School NR Private PK-12 304 1.74

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Christian Central Academy NR Private K-12 230 0.82
Williamsville South High School 8 Public 9-12 857 1.03
CHC Learning Center NR Private 0 1.53
The Park School NR Private PK-12 304 1.74
Maryvale High School 5 Public 9-12 615 1.88

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Neighbors for 42 California Drive, Buffalo

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5363 Main St, Buffalo 4,200 07/06/1995 $350,000
52 California Dr, Buffalo 1,316 12/09/2020 $225,000
62 California Dr, Buffalo 1,228 10/30/2002 $103,000
146 California Dr, Buffalo 1,703 07/29/2022 $335,000
158 California Dr, Buffalo 1,628 06/25/2018 $227,000
162 California Dr, Buffalo 2,092
184 California Dr, Buffalo 1,063
26 California Dr, Buffalo 3,784 01/11/2007 $255,000
5385 Main St, Buffalo 10,665 02/13/2020 $1,050,000
5351 Main St, Buffalo 6,618 12/08/2009 $495,000
5411 Main St, Buffalo 270 07/28/1995 $39,000
89 Milton St, Buffalo 2,134
157 Los Robles, Buffalo 1,474 03/31/2011 $123,000
5355 Main St, Buffalo 2,914 10/04/2024 $500,000
207 S Cayuga Rd, Buffalo 2,102 11/26/2018 $380,000
46 California Dr, Buffalo 2,150 09/20/2019 $268,500
5365 Main St, Buffalo 2,881 05/26/2023 $705,000
5409 Main St, Buffalo 3,548 04/27/2012 $375,000
56 California Dr, Buffalo 1,073 10/24/2012 $100,000
165 Los Robles, Buffalo 1,544 04/19/1996 $85,000

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