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494 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Information

494 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 494 Colvin, Buffalo
Zip code 14216
County Erie
Municipality Buffalo
Parcel ID 78.490-5-4

Sales & Tax Overview for 494 Colvin, Buffalo

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Sale date 10/23/2018
Sale price $205,000
Arm's length
Property tax $3,231

Lot & Building Information for 494 Colvin, Buffalo

Building sqft 3,318
Building class Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Acreage 0.091
Lot dimensions 33 ft X 120 ft
Frontage 33
Depth 120
Year built 1924
Stories 2
Units 2
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 2
Kitchen 2
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Attic 726
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 494 Colvin, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 494 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216?

494 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216 was built in 1924 and has a total of 3,318 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 494 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $332,000, the tax amount paid for 494 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216 is $3,230.

When was 494 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216 last sold and what was the last sale price?

494 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216 was last sold in 10/23/2018 for $205,000.

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 494 Colvin, Buffalo

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/23/2018 $205,000
10/04/2004 $67,669
11/27/2003 $1
       
       
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Title Documents for 494 Colvin, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/23/2018 - D
10/23/2018 - R
Deed
10/04/2004 - D
10/05/2004 - R
Deed
11/27/2003 - D
01/23/2004 - R
Deed
11/24/2003 - D
01/23/2004 - R
Deed
02/04/2000 - D
02/04/2000 - R
Deed
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 494 Colvin, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $3,231
Market value $332,000
Assessed value $332,000

Assessment History for 494 Colvin, Buffalo

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $256,911 $158,000 9.7317 $1,538 -27.54%
2024 $225,714 $158,000 13.43 $2,122 -8.70%
2023 $202,600 $158,000 14.71 $2,324 -8.12%
2022 $178,500 $158,000 16.01 $2,530 -1.29%
2021 $175,600 $158,000 16.22 $2,563 +17.22%

Permits for 494 Colvin, Buffalo

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Issued Permit Type Status
04/17/2025
04/12/2019
       
       
       
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Risk

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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)
P.S. 81 3 Public PK, K-8 737 0.47
P.S. 81 3 Public PK, K-8 737 0.47
North Park Community School #50 5 Public PK, K-4 305 0.57
North Park Community School #50 5 Public PK, K-4 305 0.57
Holy Spirit School NR Private K-8 0 0.63

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 81 3 Public PK, K-8 737 0.47
P.S. 66 North Park Academy NR Public 7-8 57 0.58
Holy Spirit School NR Private K-8 0 0.63
Elmwood-Franklin School NR Private PK-8 293 0.78
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 0.85

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St Joseph's Collegiate Institute NR Private 9-12 725 0.64
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 0.85
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.91
Tapestry Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,108 0.95
Holy Angels Academy NR Private 9-12 208 1.27

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Neighbors for 494 Colvin, Buffalo

Here are the neighbors for 494 Colvin, Buffalo.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
306 Crestwood, Buffalo 2,033 06/14/2012 $37,532
302 Crestwood, Buffalo 2,032 06/04/2021 $183,000
272 Saranac, Buffalo 2,148 12/05/2002 $1
490 Colvin, Buffalo 2,560 10/30/1997 $73,500
486 Colvin, Buffalo 2,785 03/07/2008 $1
116 Taunton, Buffalo 2,310 11/14/2014 $172,500
296 Crestwood, Buffalo 2,033 10/30/2023 $1
496 Colvin, Buffalo 2,528 06/01/2020 $256,000
262 Saranac, Buffalo 2,616
268 Saranac, Buffalo 1,344 05/16/2023 $317,000
482 Colvin, Buffalo 2,832 09/03/2021 $330,000
274 Saranac, Buffalo 2,112 06/21/2024 $1
122 Taunton, Buffalo 2,394 08/13/2013 $129,000
32 Taunton, Buffalo 1,424 12/24/2002 $41,900
266 Saranac, Buffalo 1,344
300 Crestwood, Buffalo 2,033 11/25/2013 $62,000
126 Taunton, Buffalo 2,310 04/06/2016 $162,000
500 Colvin, Buffalo 2,808 06/12/2012 $124,900
30 Taunton, Buffalo 1,424 01/03/2025 $303,500
118 Taunton, Buffalo 2,310 07/23/2018 $276,000
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