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159 Howell, Buffalo, NY 14207 Property Information

159 Howell, Buffalo, NY 14207 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 Howell, Buffalo
Zip code 14207
County Erie
Municipality Buffalo
Parcel ID 77.830-3-20.100

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 Howell, Buffalo

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Sale date 08/30/2024
Sale price $198,000
Arm's length
Property tax $1,586

Lot & Building Information for 159 Howell, Buffalo

Building sqft 1,978
Building class Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Acreage 0.058
Lot dimensions 31 ft X 85 ft
Frontage 31
Depth 85
Year built 1900
Stories 2
Units 2
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
Kitchen 2
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Alum/vinyl
Heat Hot air
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Buffalo

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About 159 Howell, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 159 Howell, Buffalo, NY 14207?

159 Howell, Buffalo, NY 14207 was built in 1900 and has a total of 1,978 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 Howell, Buffalo, NY 14207 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $163,000, the tax amount paid for 159 Howell, Buffalo, NY 14207 is $1,586.

When was 159 Howell, Buffalo, NY 14207 last sold and what was the last sale price?

159 Howell, Buffalo, NY 14207 was last sold in 08/30/2024 for $198,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 Howell, Buffalo

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/30/2024 $198,000
01/14/2016 $1
07/31/2015 $1
       
       
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Title Documents for 159 Howell, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/30/2024 - D
08/30/2024 - R
Deed
01/14/2016 - D
01/21/2016 - R
Deed
(Life estate deed)
07/31/2015 - D
08/04/2015 - R
Deed
(Life estate deed)
           
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 Howell, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $1,586
Market value $163,000
Assessed value $163,000

Assessment History for 159 Howell, Buffalo

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Howell, 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 $131,707 $81,000 9.7317 $788 -27.54%
2024 $115,714 $81,000 13.43 $1,088 -8.70%
2023 $103,800 $81,000 14.71 $1,192 -8.12%
2022 $91,500 $81,000 16.01 $1,297 -1.29%
2021 $90,000 $81,000 16.22 $1,314 +72.58%

Permits for 159 Howell, 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)
Our Lady Of Black Rock School NR Private PK-8 171 0.24
Our Lady Of Black Rock School NR Private PK-8 171 0.24
West Hertel Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 750 0.27
West Hertel Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 750 0.27
Elmwood Village Charter - Hertel 4 Charter K-7 385 0.32

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Our Lady Of Black Rock School NR Private PK-8 171 0.24
West Hertel Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 750 0.27
Elmwood Village Charter - Hertel 4 Charter K-7 385 0.32
Grabiarz Campus School 79 2 Public PK, K-8 538 0.61
Tapestry Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,108 0.89

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Mckinley Vocational High School 1 Public 9-12 986 0.50
Tapestry Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,108 0.89
Riverside Institute Of Technology NR Public 12 105 0.94
Riverside Academy High School 1 Public 9-12 294 0.94
Buffalo Seminary NR Private 9-12 195 1.38

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Neighbors for 159 Howell, Buffalo

Here are the neighbors for 159 Howell, Buffalo.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
61 Grote, Buffalo 1,666 04/20/2009 $35,500
73 Grote, Buffalo 2,730 12/21/2020 $103,000
69 Grote, Buffalo 1,392
253 Chandler, Buffalo 1,252 02/11/2020 $50,000
245 Chandler, Buffalo 2,112 11/07/2011 $30,000
63 Grote, Buffalo 1,640 08/23/2017 $90,000
71 Grote, Buffalo 1,234 10/19/2022 $150,000
77 Grote, Buffalo 1,600 04/21/2025 $1
118 Grote, Buffalo 2,200 08/06/2001 $1
120 Grote, Buffalo 2,256 08/15/2022 $135,000
124 Grote, Buffalo 2,394 01/29/2024 $1
161 Howell, Buffalo 2,156 12/23/2005 $21,500
81 Grote, Buffalo 2,024 05/27/2025 $155,000
155 Howell, Buffalo 07/09/2015 $1
126 Grote, Buffalo 1,080
65 Grote, Buffalo 1,712 12/29/2023 $150,000
114 Grote, Buffalo 2,144
255 Chandler, Buffalo 1,215
85 Grote, Buffalo 3,016 01/17/2020 $102,000
130 Grote, Buffalo 2,200
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