| Primary address | 286 Commonwealth, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14216 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 78.480-3-17 |
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| Sale date | 06/16/2016 |
| Sale price | $210,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $3,046 |
| Building sqft | 2,184 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.124 |
| Lot dimensions | 36 ft X 150 ft |
| Frontage | 36 |
| Depth | 150 |
| Year built | 1926 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Rooms | 13 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Kitchen | 2 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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286 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 was built in 1926 and has a total of 2,184 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 286 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $313,000, the tax amount paid for 286 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 is $3,046.
When was 286 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 last sold and what was the last sale price?286 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 was last sold in 06/16/2016 for $210,000.
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 286 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 | $3,046 |
| Market value | $313,000 |
| Assessed value | $313,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 286 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 | $349,593 | $215,000 | 9.7317 | $2,092 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $307,143 | $215,000 | 13.43 | $2,887 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $275,600 | $215,000 | 14.71 | $3,163 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $242,900 | $215,000 | 16.01 | $3,442 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $238,900 | $215,000 | 16.22 | $3,487 | +82.30% |
The complete history of permits filed for 286 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 286 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 | 0.31 |
| P.S. 81 | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 737 | 0.31 |
| Holy Spirit School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.47 |
| Elmwood-Franklin School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 293 | 0.69 |
| Elmwood-Franklin School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 293 | 0.69 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 81 | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 737 | 0.31 |
| Holy Spirit School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.47 |
| Elmwood-Franklin School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 293 | 0.69 |
| P.S. 66 North Park Academy | NR | Public | 7-8 | 57 | 0.70 |
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 0.79 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 0.79 |
| Tapestry Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 1,108 | 0.80 |
| St Joseph's Collegiate Institute | NR | Private | 9-12 | 725 | 0.81 |
| Academy School | 1 | Public | 7-12 | 70 | 1.06 |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | 1 | Public | 9-12 | 986 | 1.37 |
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Here are the neighbors for 286 Commonwealth, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,926 | 03/30/2022 | $1 |
| 534 Colvin, Buffalo | 7,659 | 04/29/2002 | $250,000 |
| 285 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,632 | 01/31/2017 | $161,000 |
| 295 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,664 | 02/25/2010 | $74,000 |
| 305 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,664 | 08/16/2004 | $92,000 |
| 310 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 3,141 | 10/04/2010 | $160,000 |
| 290 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,666 | 04/30/2024 | $365,000 |
| 87 Taunton, Buffalo | 1,760 | 09/22/1993 | $1 |
| 281 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,632 | 12/27/2024 | $1 |
| 291 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,664 | 11/25/2015 | $181,000 |
| 301 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,763 | 05/09/2005 | $67,000 |
| 304 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,954 | 11/10/2010 | $1 |
| 296 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,664 | 10/21/2020 | $10 |
| 289 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,632 | 04/24/2020 | $1 |
| 314 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 3,138 | 08/04/2025 | $385,000 |
| 318 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 3,030 | 11/18/2021 | $325,000 |
| 299 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,664 | 06/25/2025 | $1 |
| 292 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,664 | 02/14/2019 | $1 |
| 308 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 3,181 | 09/19/1996 | $94,000 |
| 322 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,608 | 10/17/2017 | $1 |