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278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 - Property report

Also known as: 278 Commonwealth

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Property type

Apartments (411)

Year built

1958

Acreage

0.248

Sale price

$207,900

General information

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Address
Primary address
278 Commonwealth
ZIP code
14216
County
Erie
Parcel ID
78.480-3-19

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/20/2006
Sale price
$207,900
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Industrial sq. ft.
Building
Property type
Apartments (411)
Building sq. ft.
4386
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Story height
Year built
1958
Last altered
1990
AC coverage
Elevator
Units
4
Lot
Total sq. ft.
4,386
Acreage
0.248
Frontage
72 ft
Depth
150 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public
Garage sq. ft.
Parking sq. ft.
Sprinkler coverage

Area overview

Walk score
71 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
41 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
52 /100.  Bikeable
School district
140200

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Ownership

Ownership information for 278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/20/2006 $207,900 XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX X
09/30/2004 $179,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX & XXXXXX X

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/21/2006 - R
12/20/2006 - D		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXX
09/30/2004 - D
09/30/2004 - R		 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX & XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$3,781
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$388,500
Land value
$172,800
Building value
$215,700
Assessed value
$388,500

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $471,545 $290,000 9.7317 $2,822 -27.54%
2024 $414,286 $290,000 13.43 $3,895 -8.70%
2023 $371,800 $290,000 14.71 $4,266 -8.12%
2022 $327,700 $290,000 16.01 $4,643 -1.29%
2021 $322,200 $290,000 16.22 $4,704 +15.91%
2020 $324,800 $207,900 19.52 $4,058 -3.79%
2019 $305,700 $207,900 20.29 $4,218 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY

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Neighborhood

Demographics by ZIP code

Total population
22,849
Median age
35.5
Average household income
$93,578
Family households
43.3%
People per household (average)
1.95
Occupied housing units
11,638
Owner-occupied units
45.6%
Median year structure built
1938
Median value mortgaged units
$283,600
Median value unmortgaged units
$316,200

Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY

234 Lovering, Buffalo 179 Lovering, Buffalo 339 Crestwood, Buffalo 183 Lovering, Buffalo 187 Lovering, Buffalo 282 Commonwealth, Buffalo 305 Commonwealth, Buffalo 315 Commonwealth, Buffalo 311 Commonwealth, Buffalo 173 Lovering, Buffalo 301 Commonwealth, Buffalo 456 Colvin, Buffalo 335 Crestwood, Buffalo 240 Lovering, Buffalo 319 Commonwealth, Buffalo 309 Commonwealth, Buffalo 226 Lovering, Buffalo 236 Lovering, Buffalo 230 Lovering, Buffalo 11 Taunton, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY

14150, Erie County, NY 14201, Erie County, NY 14202, Erie County, NY 14203, Erie County, NY 14204, Erie County, NY 14206, Erie County, NY 14207, Erie County, NY 14208, Erie County, NY 14209, Erie County, NY 14210, Erie County, NY 14211, Erie County, NY 14212, Erie County, NY 14213, Erie County, NY 14214, Erie County, NY 14215, Erie County, NY 14217, Erie County, NY 14222, Erie County, NY 14223, Erie County, NY 14226, Erie County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216?

The development at 278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 was built in 1958.

What is the total square footage of 278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216?

278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 has a total of 4,386 square feet.

When was 278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 last sold and what was the sale price?

278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 was last sold on 12/20/2006 for $207,900.

What is the assessed value of 278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216?

278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 is currently assessed at $388,500.

What are the property taxes for 278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216?

The property taxes for 278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 total $3,780.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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