| Primary address | 478 Colvin, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14216 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 78.490-5-8 |
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| Sale date | 02/01/2013 |
| Sale price | $156,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $3,231 |
| Building sqft | 2,616 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.121 |
| Lot dimensions | 35 ft X 150 ft |
| Frontage | 35 |
| Depth | 150 |
| Year built | 1925 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Kitchen | 2 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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478 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216 was built in 1925 and has a total of 2,616 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 478 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $332,000, the tax amount paid for 478 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216 is $3,230.
When was 478 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216 last sold and what was the last sale price?478 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216 was last sold in 02/01/2013 for $156,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 478 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $3,231 |
| Market value | $332,000 |
| Assessed value | $332,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 478 Colvin, 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 | $252,033 | $155,000 | 9.7317 | $1,508 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $221,429 | $155,000 | 13.43 | $2,082 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $198,700 | $155,000 | 14.71 | $2,280 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $175,100 | $155,000 | 16.01 | $2,482 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $172,200 | $155,000 | 16.22 | $2,514 | -3.16% |
The complete history of permits filed for 478 Colvin, 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 478 Colvin, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 81 | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 737 | 0.46 |
| P.S. 81 | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 737 | 0.46 |
| 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 | 0.60 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 81 | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 737 | 0.46 |
| P.S. 66 North Park Academy | NR | Public | 7-8 | 57 | 0.57 |
| Holy Spirit School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.60 |
| Elmwood-Franklin School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 293 | 0.76 |
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 0.83 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Collegiate Institute | NR | Private | 9-12 | 725 | 0.66 |
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 0.83 |
| Academy School | 1 | Public | 7-12 | 70 | 0.91 |
| Tapestry Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 1,108 | 0.93 |
| Holy Angels Academy | NR | Private | 9-12 | 208 | 1.27 |
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Here are the neighbors for 478 Colvin, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 280 Crestwood, Buffalo | 2,523 | 10/21/2022 | $315,000 |
| 136 Taunton, Buffalo | 2,310 | 05/08/2025 | $1 |
| 132 Taunton, Buffalo | 2,310 | 09/28/2018 | $1 |
| 486 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,785 | 03/07/2008 | $1 |
| 490 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,560 | 10/30/1997 | $73,500 |
| 296 Crestwood, Buffalo | 2,033 | 10/30/2023 | $1 |
| 282 Crestwood, Buffalo | 2,256 | 08/28/2020 | $255,000 |
| 460 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,560 | 11/07/2016 | $195,000 |
| 276 Crestwood, Buffalo | 2,033 | 11/01/2019 | |
| 482 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,832 | 09/03/2021 | $330,000 |
| 286 Crestwood, Buffalo | 2,033 | 11/09/2018 | $218,000 |
| 468 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,560 | 03/01/2011 | $110,000 |
| 290 Crestwood, Buffalo | 2,033 | 09/12/2016 | $210,000 |
| 474 Colvin, Buffalo | 3,204 | ||
| 126 Taunton, Buffalo | 2,310 | 04/06/2016 | $162,000 |
| 140 Taunton, Buffalo | 567 | 01/05/2023 | $290,000 |
| 472 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,560 | 05/15/1998 | $67,300 |
| 464 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,560 | 03/07/2011 | $110,000 |
| 128 Taunton, Buffalo | 2,310 | 11/29/2006 | $114,000 |
| 294 Crestwood, Buffalo | 2,327 | 07/30/2015 | $1 |