| Primary address | 597 Cottonwood Drive, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14221 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Amherst |
| Parcel ID | 55.70-5-54 |
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| Sale date | 04/12/2001 |
| Sale price | $148,500 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $8,042 |
| Building sqft | 3,009 |
| Building class | One Family Year-Round Residence (210) |
| Acreage | 0.3 |
| Lot dimensions | 68 ft X 191 ft |
| Frontage | 68 |
| Depth | 191 |
| Year built | 1965 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Rooms | 9 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Building style | Split level |
| Condition | Normal |
| Basement type | Partial |
| Exterior wall material | Wood |
| Heat | Hot water/steam |
| Central air conditioning | Yes |
| Fireplaces | 1 |
| First story sqft | Register |
| School district | Williamsville |
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597 Cottonwood Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 was built in 1965 and has a total of 3,009 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 597 Cottonwood Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $488,000, the tax amount paid for 597 Cottonwood Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 is $8,403.
When was 597 Cottonwood Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 last sold and what was the last sale price?597 Cottonwood Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 was last sold in 04/12/2001 for $148,500.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2001 | $148,500 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 597 Cottonwood Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $8,404 |
| Current property tax | $8,042 |
| Market value | $492,900 |
| Assessed value | $488,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 597 Cottonwood Drive, 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 | $488,000 | $488,000 | 17.2204 | $8,404 | +52.87% |
| 2024 | $414,516 | $257,000 | 21.39 | $5,497 | -12.26% |
| 2023 | $347,300 | $257,000 | 24.38 | $6,266 | -12.21% |
| 2022 | $292,000 | $257,000 | 27.77 | $7,137 | -2.39% |
| 2021 | $282,400 | $257,000 | 28.45 | $7,312 | -2.13% |
The complete history of permits filed for 597 Cottonwood Drive, Buffalo, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 597 Cottonwood Drive, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heim Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-4 | 651 | 0.30 |
| Heim Middle School | 7 | Public | 5-8 | 602 | 0.32 |
| Maple West Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-4 | 675 | 1.11 |
| Jewish Heritage Day School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 81 | 1.28 |
| Jewish Heritage Day School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 81 | 1.28 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heim Middle School | 7 | Public | 5-8 | 602 | 0.32 |
| Jewish Heritage Day School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 81 | 1.28 |
| Casey Middle School | 7 | Public | 5-8 | 615 | 1.83 |
| Mill Middle School | 6 | Public | 5-8 | 774 | 2.20 |
| Autism Services | NR | Private | 92 | 2.50 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsville North High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,321 | 1.78 |
| Sweet Home Senior High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 1,072 | 1.90 |
| Autism Services | NR | Private | 92 | 2.50 | |
| Williamsville East High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 981 | 2.64 |
| The Park School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 304 | 2.81 |
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Here are the neighbors for 597 Cottonwood Drive, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Summerview Rd, Buffalo | 2,150 | 04/06/1999 | $120,750 |
| 24 Rosewood Dr, Buffalo | 2,551 | 10/08/2025 | $501,000 |
| 141 Summerview Rd, Buffalo | 2,176 | 11/01/2018 | $282,000 |
| 603 Cottonwood Dr, Buffalo | 2,156 | ||
| 615 Cottonwood Dr, Buffalo | 2,287 | 08/14/1998 | $112,000 |
| 1811 N Forest Rd, Buffalo | 09/07/2021 | $150,000 | |
| 567 Cottonwood Dr, Buffalo | 2,128 | 09/19/2025 | $442,900 |
| 621 Cottonwood Dr, Buffalo | 2,537 | 04/26/2013 | $216,000 |
| 573 Cottonwood Dr, Buffalo | 2,178 | 05/03/2019 | $244,000 |
| 30 Rosewood Dr, Buffalo | 1,677 | 04/05/2010 | $170,000 |
| 633 Cottonwood Dr, Buffalo | 2,492 | 10/13/2021 | $319,000 |
| 129 Summerview Rd, Buffalo | 2,142 | 08/12/2025 | $415,000 |
| 639 Cottonwood Dr, Buffalo | 2,170 | 11/01/2010 | $219,900 |
| 579 Cottonwood Dr, Buffalo | 2,426 | 10/02/1995 | $139,000 |
| 147 Summerview Rd, Buffalo | 1,775 | 05/01/2014 | $188,000 |
| 1797 N Forest Rd, Buffalo | 1,785 | 11/30/2006 | $139,900 |
| 585 Cottonwood Dr, Buffalo | 2,376 | 11/22/2021 | $1 |
| 135 Summerview Rd, Buffalo | 2,072 | 08/12/2021 | $410,000 |
| 609 Cottonwood Dr, Buffalo | 2,492 | 08/05/2022 | $450,000 |
| 561 Cottonwood Dr, Buffalo | 2,181 | 09/30/2019 | $255,000 |