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51 Thistle Lea, Buffalo, NY 14221 Property Information

51 Thistle Lea, Buffalo, NY 14221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 51 Thistle Lea, Buffalo
Zip code 14221
County Erie
Municipality Amherst
Parcel ID 68.140-9-7

Sales & Tax Overview for 51 Thistle Lea, Buffalo

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Sale date 03/30/2006
Sale price $162,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $6,547

Lot & Building Information for 51 Thistle Lea, Buffalo

Building sqft 2,171
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.29
Lot dimensions 80 ft X 146 ft
Frontage 80
Depth 146
Year built 1960
Stories 1
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Kitchen 1
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Ranch
Condition Normal
Basement type Crawl
Exterior wall material Alum/vinyl
Heat Hot air
Central air conditioning Yes
Fireplaces 1
First story sqft
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School district Amherst

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About 51 Thistle Lea, Buffalo

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

51 Thistle Lea, Buffalo, NY 14221 was built in 1960 and has a total of 2,171 square feet.

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

Assessed at $375,000, the tax amount paid for 51 Thistle Lea, Buffalo, NY 14221 is $6,948.

When was 51 Thistle Lea, Buffalo, NY 14221 last sold and what was the last sale price?

51 Thistle Lea, Buffalo, NY 14221 was last sold in 03/30/2006 for $162,000.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 51 Thistle Lea, Buffalo

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/30/2006 $162,000

Title Documents for 51 Thistle Lea, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/30/2006 - D
03/30/2006 - R
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Property Taxes for 51 Thistle Lea, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Base tax $6,949
Current property tax $6,547
Market value $378,800
Assessed value $375,000

Assessment History for 51 Thistle Lea, Buffalo

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $375,000 $375,000 18.5295 $6,949 +49.43%
2024 $322,581 $200,000 23.25 $4,650 -12.46%
2023 $270,300 $200,000 26.56 $5,312 -13.93%
2022 $227,300 $200,000 30.86 $6,172 -1.41%
2021 $219,800 $200,000 31.3 $6,260 -1.91%

Permits for 51 Thistle Lea, 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)
Smallwood Drive School 7 Public PK, K-5 659 0.38
Smallwood Drive School 7 Public PK, K-5 659 0.38
The Park School NR Private PK-12 304 0.60
The Park School NR Private PK-12 304 0.60
Forest Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 510 0.85

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Park School NR Private PK-12 304 0.60
St. Benedict's School NR Private PK-8 300 1.30
Kadimah School Of Buffalo NR Private K-8 37 1.30
Christ The King Elementary School NR Private PK-8 197 1.30
Amherst Middle School 7 Public 6-8 623 1.52

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Park School NR Private PK-12 304 0.60
Amherst Central High School 9 Public 9-12 870 1.14
Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart NR Private 9-12 397 1.81
Christian Central Academy NR Private K-12 230 2.03
Williamsville South High School 8 Public 9-12 857 2.25

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Neighbors for 51 Thistle Lea, Buffalo

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
184 Thistle Lea, Buffalo 2,164
158 Thistle Lea, Buffalo 1,130 08/16/2022 $230,000
200 Thistle Lea, Buffalo 2,332
485 Lakewood Pkwy, Buffalo 948 06/16/1994 $67,000
144 Thistle Lea, Buffalo 1,185 10/30/2024 $1
521 Lakewood Pkwy, Buffalo 1,154 03/07/2006 $48,100
109 Devon Ln, Buffalo 2,100
503 Lakewood Pkwy, Buffalo 1,152 04/10/2000 $1
174 Thistle Lea, Buffalo 1,202 08/18/2008 $1
41 Thistle Lea, Buffalo 1,393 11/13/2013 $170,500
166 Thistle Lea, Buffalo 1,151 01/03/2019 $1
497 Lakewood Pkwy, Buffalo 912 09/11/2023 $195,000
515 Lakewood Pkwy, Buffalo 1,412 05/16/2018 $1
138 Thistle Lea, Buffalo 1,178 08/08/2014 $120,000
473 Lakewood Pkwy, Buffalo 1,032 11/20/2019 $161,200
479 Lakewood Pkwy, Buffalo 912 08/05/2021 $176,000
150 Thistle Lea, Buffalo 1,178 04/11/2002 $1
130 Thistle Lea, Buffalo 1,367 06/26/2024 $333,000
491 Lakewood Pkwy, Buffalo 846 10/31/1995 $85,000
509 Lakewood Pkwy, Buffalo 1,128 06/05/2019 $138,000

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