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51 California Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 Property Information

51 California Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 51 California Drive, Buffalo
Zip code 14221
County Erie
Municipality Amherst
Parcel ID 80.80-5-15

Sales & Tax Overview for 51 California Drive, Buffalo

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Sale date 09/24/2015
Sale price $158,000
Arm's length
Property tax $6,046

Lot & Building Information for 51 California Drive, Buffalo

Building sqft 2,238
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.17
Lot dimensions 50 ft X 160 ft
Frontage 50
Depth 160
Year built 1921
Stories 2
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Kitchen 1
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Fair
Basement type Partial
Exterior wall material Alum/vinyl
Heat Hot water/steam
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Williamsville

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About 51 California Drive, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 51 California Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221?

51 California Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 was built in 1921 and has a total of 2,238 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 51 California Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $320,000, the tax amount paid for 51 California Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 is $6,046.

When was 51 California Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 last sold and what was the last sale price?

51 California Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 was last sold in 09/24/2015 for $158,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 51 California Drive, Buffalo

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/24/2015 $158,000
10/27/2011 $142,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 51 California Drive, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/24/2015 - D
09/24/2015 - R
Deed
10/27/2011 - D
10/27/2011 - R
Deed
           
           
           
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 51 California Drive, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $6,046
Market value $323,200
Assessed value $320,000

Assessment History for 51 California Drive, Buffalo

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $320,000 $320,000 18.894 $6,046 +48.90%
2024 $254,839 $158,000 25.7 $4,061 -12.79%
2023 $213,500 $158,000 29.47 $4,656 -10.23%
2022 $179,500 $158,000 32.83 $5,187 -2.73%
2021 $173,600 $158,000 33.75 $5,333 -0.21%

Permits for 51 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 0.17
Sts Peter & Paul Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 411 0.17
Forest Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 510 0.69
Forest Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 510 0.69
Christian Central Academy NR Private K-12 230 0.86

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 0.17
Christian Central Academy NR Private K-12 230 0.86
Mill Middle School 6 Public 5-8 774 1.19
CHC Learning Center NR Private 0 1.55
The Park School NR Private PK-12 304 1.72

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Christian Central Academy NR Private K-12 230 0.86
Williamsville South High School 8 Public 9-12 857 1.08
CHC Learning Center NR Private 0 1.55
The Park School NR Private PK-12 304 1.72
Maryvale High School 5 Public 9-12 615 1.85

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Neighbors for 51 California Drive, Buffalo

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
187 California Dr, Buffalo 2,816 10/24/2016 $160,000
28 Garden Pkwy, Buffalo 1,833 09/11/2008 $130,000
41 California Dr, Buffalo 1,472 01/25/1999 $1
173 California Dr, Buffalo 1,768 08/15/2005 $1
5403 Main St, Buffalo 76,035 12/30/2024 $8,450,000
54 Garden Pkwy, Buffalo 3,060 04/20/2000 $1
22 Garden Pkwy, Buffalo 1,776 06/27/2008 $114,500
45 California Dr, Buffalo 1,914 02/10/2004 $1
61 California Dr, Buffalo 1,865 09/28/2022 $1
14 Garden Pkwy, Buffalo 1,789 07/27/2005 $75,000
55 California Dr, Buffalo 2,916 05/05/2005 $55,000
179 California Dr, Buffalo 945
165 California Dr, Buffalo 1,768 04/02/2004 $90,000
32 Garden Pkwy, Buffalo 3,228 05/17/2013 $195,000
38 Garden Pkwy, Buffalo 2,791 07/26/2016 $1
52 Garden Pkwy, Buffalo 1,969 11/01/2022 $237,000
35 California Dr, Buffalo 3,074 01/27/2015 $330,000
169 California Dr, Buffalo 1,768 08/11/2025 $1
195 California Dr, Buffalo 657
159 California Dr, Buffalo 919 02/02/2015 $150,000

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