| Primary address | 279 Commonwealth, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14216 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 78.480-2-25 |
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| Sale date | 07/02/2024 |
| Sale price | $340,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $3,387 |
| Building sqft | 2,632 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.096 |
| Lot dimensions | 34 ft X 122 ft |
| Frontage | 34 |
| Depth | 122 |
| 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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279 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 was built in 1925 and has a total of 2,632 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 279 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $348,000, the tax amount paid for 279 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 is $3,386.
When was 279 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 last sold and what was the last sale price?279 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 was last sold in 07/02/2024 for $340,000.
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 279 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $3,387 |
| Market value | $348,000 |
| Assessed value | $348,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 279 Commonwealth, 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 | $299,187 | $184,000 | 9.7317 | $1,791 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $262,857 | $184,000 | 13.43 | $2,471 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $235,900 | $184,000 | 14.71 | $2,707 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $207,900 | $184,000 | 16.01 | $2,946 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $204,400 | $184,000 | 16.22 | $2,984 | +45.61% |
The complete history of permits filed for 279 Commonwealth, 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 279 Commonwealth, 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 | 0.34 |
| P.S. 81 | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 737 | 0.34 |
| Holy Spirit School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.48 |
| North Park Community School #50 | 5 | Public | PK, K-4 | 305 | 0.66 |
| North Park Community School #50 | 5 | Public | PK, K-4 | 305 | 0.66 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 81 | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 737 | 0.34 |
| Holy Spirit School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.48 |
| P.S. 66 North Park Academy | NR | Public | 7-8 | 57 | 0.66 |
| Elmwood-Franklin School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 293 | 0.67 |
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 0.76 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 0.76 |
| St Joseph's Collegiate Institute | NR | Private | 9-12 | 725 | 0.79 |
| Tapestry Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 1,108 | 0.80 |
| Academy School | 1 | Public | 7-12 | 70 | 1.03 |
| Holy Angels Academy | NR | Private | 9-12 | 208 | 1.34 |
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Here are the neighbors for 279 Commonwealth, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,926 | 03/30/2022 | $1 |
| 310 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 3,141 | 10/04/2010 | $160,000 |
| 280 Crestwood, Buffalo | 2,523 | 10/21/2022 | $315,000 |
| 304 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,954 | 11/10/2010 | $1 |
| 276 Crestwood, Buffalo | 2,033 | 11/01/2019 | |
| 460 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,560 | 11/07/2016 | $195,000 |
| 282 Crestwood, Buffalo | 2,256 | 08/28/2020 | $255,000 |
| 326 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,608 | ||
| 296 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,664 | 10/21/2020 | $10 |
| 468 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,560 | 03/01/2011 | $110,000 |
| 286 Crestwood, Buffalo | 2,033 | 11/09/2018 | $218,000 |
| 318 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 3,030 | 11/18/2021 | $325,000 |
| 314 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 3,138 | 08/04/2025 | $385,000 |
| 140 Taunton, Buffalo | 567 | 01/05/2023 | $290,000 |
| 322 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,608 | 10/17/2017 | $1 |
| 308 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 3,181 | 09/19/1996 | $94,000 |
| 292 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,664 | 02/14/2019 | $1 |
| 275 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,568 | 01/06/2015 | $165,000 |
| 464 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,560 | 03/07/2011 | $110,000 |
| 472 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,560 | 05/15/1998 | $67,300 |