| Primary address | 278 Commonwealth, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14216 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 78.480-3-19 |
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| Sale date | 12/20/2006 |
| Sale price | $207,900 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $0 |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 was built in 1958 and has a total of 4,386 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $388,500, the tax amount paid for 278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 is $3,780.
When was 278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 last sold and what was the last sale price?278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 was last sold in 12/20/2006 for $207,900.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 4 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 278 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $3,781 |
| Current property tax | $0 |
| Market value | $388,500 |
| Assessed value | $388,500 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 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 | $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% |
The complete history of permits filed for 278 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.
| Total population | 22,849 |
| Median age | 35.5 |
| Average household income | $93,578 |
| Family households | 43.3% |
| Occupied housing units | 11,638 |
| Owner occupied units | 45.6% |
| People per household (average) | 1.95 |
| Median year structure built | 1938 |
| Median value for units with a mortgage | $283,600 |
| Median value for units without a mortgage | $316,200 |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
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Here are the neighbors for 278 Commonwealth, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234 Lovering, Buffalo | 2,616 | 10/01/2020 | $250,000 |
| 179 Lovering, Buffalo | 2,608 | 07/30/1999 | $48,000 |
| 339 Crestwood, Buffalo | 2,024 | 05/31/2017 | $159,900 |
| 183 Lovering, Buffalo | 2,704 | 11/20/2000 | $86,000 |
| 187 Lovering, Buffalo | 2,592 | 10/21/2022 | $304,000 |
| 282 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,664 | 06/18/2010 | $118,000 |
| 305 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,664 | 08/16/2004 | $92,000 |
| 315 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,664 | 05/30/2023 | $390,000 |
| 311 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,664 | 10/31/2003 | $75,000 |
| 173 Lovering, Buffalo | 2,624 | 06/29/1994 | $1 |
| 301 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,763 | 05/09/2005 | $67,000 |
| 456 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,560 | 02/04/2013 | $89,000 |
| 335 Crestwood, Buffalo | 2,024 | 07/20/2021 | $1 |
| 240 Lovering, Buffalo | 2,616 | 07/29/2022 | $156,000 |
| 319 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,664 | 11/28/2018 | $102,499 |
| 309 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,664 | 09/05/2023 | $360,000 |
| 226 Lovering, Buffalo | 2,616 | 05/24/2012 | $145,000 |
| 236 Lovering, Buffalo | 2,616 | 11/24/2015 | $1 |
| 230 Lovering, Buffalo | 2,616 | 08/16/2016 | $1 |
| 11 Taunton, Buffalo | 1,637 | 09/27/2024 | $255,000 |