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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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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
80 /100. Very Walkable
Transit Score
0 /100. Minimal Transit
Bike Score
54 /100. Bikeable

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.

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Past Sales & Property History for 42 California Drive, Buffalo

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Sale date Sale 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
12/01/2021 - R
11/24/2021 - D		 Deed
08/13/2015 - D
08/13/2015 - R		 Deed
06/04/2009 - D
06/04/2009 - R		 Deed
12/20/2005 - R
12/19/2005 - D		 Deed
05/31/1996 - D
05/31/1996 - R		 Deed
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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

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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%
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Permits for 42 California Drive, Buffalo

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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 12/16/2025
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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