| Primary address | 487 Ruskin Road, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14226 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Amherst |
| Parcel ID | 79.160-3-44 |
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| Sale date | 12/30/2022 |
| Sale price | $279,500 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $5,336 |
| Building sqft | 2,292 |
| Building class | One Family Year-Round Residence (210) |
| Acreage | 0.22 |
| Lot dimensions | 70 ft X 140 ft |
| Frontage | 70 |
| Depth | 140 |
| Year built | 1952 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Rooms | 7 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half bathrooms | 1 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Building style | Cape cod |
| Condition | Normal |
| Basement type | Full |
| Exterior wall material | Brick |
| Heat | Hot air |
| Fuel | Gas |
| Fireplaces | 1 |
| First story sqft | Register |
| School district | Amherst |
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487 Ruskin Road, Buffalo, NY 14226 was built in 1952 and has a total of 2,292 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 487 Ruskin Road, Buffalo, NY 14226 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $288,000, the tax amount paid for 487 Ruskin Road, Buffalo, NY 14226 is $5,336.
When was 487 Ruskin Road, Buffalo, NY 14226 last sold and what was the last sale price?487 Ruskin Road, Buffalo, NY 14226 was last sold in 12/30/2022 for $279,500.
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Access detailed property tax data for 487 Ruskin Road, Buffalo, NY 14226. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $5,336 |
| Market value | $290,900 |
| Assessed value | $288,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 487 Ruskin Road, 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 | $288,000 | $288,000 | 18.5295 | $5,336 | -2.33% |
| 2024 | $379,032 | $235,000 | 23.25 | $5,464 | -12.46% |
| 2023 | $317,600 | $235,000 | 26.56 | $6,242 | -13.93% |
| 2022 | $267,000 | $235,000 | 30.86 | $7,252 | -1.41% |
| 2021 | $258,200 | $235,000 | 31.3 | $7,356 | -1.91% |
The complete history of permits filed for 487 Ruskin Road, 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 487 Ruskin Road, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate Heights | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 382 | 0.51 |
| Highgate Heights | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 382 | 0.51 |
| Martin Luther Christian School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.70 |
| Martin Luther Christian School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.70 |
| Kadimah School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.70 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 623 | 0.51 |
| Highgate Heights | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 382 | 0.51 |
| Martin Luther Christian School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.70 |
| Kadimah School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.70 |
| Cleveland Hill Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 298 | 0.94 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Central High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 870 | 0.94 |
| Cleveland Hill High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 385 | 0.94 |
| Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart | NR | Private | 9-12 | 397 | 1.08 |
| Frederick Olmsted 56 | 6 | Public | 5-12 | 904 | 1.43 |
| The Park School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 304 | 1.45 |
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Here are the neighbors for 487 Ruskin Road, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 493 Ruskin Rd, Buffalo | 2,022 | 05/25/2010 | $157,000 |
| 443 Brantwood Rd, Buffalo | 2,042 | 07/11/2018 | $1 |
| 41 Wansfell Rd, Buffalo | 2,714 | ||
| 294 Brantwood Rd, Buffalo | 2,036 | 05/11/1994 | $141,000 |
| 25 Wansfell Rd, Buffalo | 2,553 | 12/10/2014 | $165,900 |
| 477 Ruskin Rd, Buffalo | 1,796 | 04/28/2000 | $137,500 |
| 310 Brantwood Rd, Buffalo | 1,621 | ||
| 457 Ruskin Rd, Buffalo | 1,892 | ||
| 422 Ruskin Rd, Buffalo | 1,991 | 08/24/2005 | $182,000 |
| 298 Brantwood Rd, Buffalo | 1,973 | 01/04/2008 | $170,000 |
| 304 Brantwood Rd, Buffalo | 2,080 | ||
| 95 Saratoga Rd, Buffalo | 1,663 | 10/01/2025 | $556,000 |
| 33 Wansfell Rd, Buffalo | 3,398 | 08/31/2023 | $525,000 |
| 414 Ruskin Rd, Buffalo | 2,080 | 07/01/2003 | $189,000 |
| 449 Brantwood Rd, Buffalo | 3,523 | 09/17/2018 | $1 |
| 471 Ruskin Rd, Buffalo | 1,960 | 07/09/2020 | $415,000 |
| 465 Ruskin Rd, Buffalo | 2,740 | 01/31/2007 | $229,900 |
| 103 Saratoga Rd, Buffalo | 1,856 | 07/27/2004 | $174,900 |
| 111 Saratoga Rd, Buffalo | 3,080 | 07/23/2025 | $1 |
| 439 Brantwood Rd, Buffalo | 3,550 | 04/16/2010 | $324,500 |