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261 Highland Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 Property Information

261 Highland Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 261 Highland Drive, Buffalo
Zip code 14221
County Erie
Municipality Amherst
Parcel ID 81.100-2-19

Sales & Tax Overview for 261 Highland Drive, Buffalo

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Sale date 05/10/2024
Sale price $289,900
Arm's length
Property tax $5,668

Lot & Building Information for 261 Highland Drive, Buffalo

Building sqft 1,605
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.18
Lot dimensions 50 ft X 148 ft
Frontage 50
Depth 148
Year built 1950
Stories 2
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Kitchen 1
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Cape cod
Condition Normal
Basement type Partial
Exterior wall material Alum/vinyl
Heat Hot air
Fireplaces 1
First story sqft
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School district Williamsville

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About 261 Highland Drive, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 261 Highland Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221?

261 Highland Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 was built in 1950 and has a total of 1,605 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 261 Highland Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $300,000, the tax amount paid for 261 Highland Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 is $5,668.

When was 261 Highland Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 last sold and what was the last sale price?

261 Highland Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 was last sold in 05/10/2024 for $289,900.

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Past Sales & Property History for 261 Highland Drive, Buffalo

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/10/2024 $289,900
08/23/2002 $114,000
04/17/1998 $72,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 261 Highland Drive, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/10/2024 - D
05/15/2024 - R
Deed
08/23/2002 - D
08/23/2002 - R
Deed
04/17/1998 - D
04/17/1998 - R
Deed
05/19/1993 - D
05/19/1993 - R
Deed
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 261 Highland Drive, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $5,668
Market value $303,000
Assessed value $300,000

Assessment History for 261 Highland Drive, Buffalo

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $300,000 $300,000 18.894 $5,668 +30.50%
2024 $272,581 $169,000 25.7 $4,343 -12.79%
2023 $228,400 $169,000 29.47 $4,980 -10.23%
2022 $192,000 $169,000 32.83 $5,548 -2.73%
2021 $185,700 $169,000 33.75 $5,704 -0.21%

Permits for 261 Highland 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)
Christian Central Academy NR Private K-12 230 0.62
CHC Learning Center NR Private 0 0.68
Sts Peter & Paul Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 411 0.83
Sts Peter & Paul Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 411 0.83
Mill Middle School 6 Public 5-8 774 1.37

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Christian Central Academy NR Private K-12 230 0.62
CHC Learning Center NR Private 0 0.68
Sts Peter & Paul Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 411 0.83
Mill Middle School 6 Public 5-8 774 1.37
Gateway-Longview Lynde School NR Private PK-12 176 1.53

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Christian Central Academy NR Private K-12 230 0.62
Williamsville South High School 8 Public 9-12 857 0.64
CHC Learning Center NR Private 0 0.68
Gateway-Longview Lynde School NR Private PK-12 176 1.53
Maryvale High School 5 Public 9-12 615 1.82

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Neighbors for 261 Highland Drive, Buffalo

Here are the neighbors for 261 Highland Drive, Buffalo.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
277 Hirschfield Dr, Buffalo 2,517 11/14/2020 $236,000
275 Highland Dr, Buffalo 1,104 06/29/2017 $145,000
1604 Wehrle Dr, Buffalo 2,056 10/11/2024 $275,000
162-164 Columbia Dr, Buffalo 1,980 12/24/2021 $1
91 Columbia Dr, Buffalo 1,587 09/19/2012 $175,000
255 Highland Dr, Buffalo 1,456 10/14/2025 $1
253 Hirschfield Dr, Buffalo 1,607
107 Columbia Dr, Buffalo 1,828
265 Highland Dr, Buffalo 1,221 11/01/2006 $117,500
245 Highland Dr, Buffalo 1,472 08/23/2021 $310,000
241 Highland Dr, Buffalo 1,530 08/10/2023 $1
235 Highland Dr, Buffalo 1,616 08/03/2020 $225,000
267 Hirschfield Dr, Buffalo 995 03/15/2024 $180,000
152 Columbia Dr, Buffalo 1,792 10/30/1997 $110,000
263 Hirschfield Dr, Buffalo 1,104 05/14/2004 $79,900
271 Highland Dr, Buffalo 1,243 07/02/2014 $137,000
101 Columbia Dr, Buffalo 1,628 09/22/2017 $1
251 Highland Dr, Buffalo 1,313 09/14/2001 $114,000
273 Hirschfield Dr, Buffalo 924
97 Columbia Dr, Buffalo 2,745

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