| Primary address | 281 North Drive, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14216 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 78.500-2-29 |
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| Sale date | 06/10/2014 |
| Sale price | $185,500 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $3,492 |
| Building sqft | 2,760 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.134 |
| Lot dimensions | 35 ft X 166 ft |
| Frontage | 35 |
| Depth | 166 |
| Year built | 1924 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Rooms | 12 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Kitchen | 2 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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281 North Drive, Buffalo, NY 14216 was built in 1924 and has a total of 2,760 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 281 North Drive, Buffalo, NY 14216 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $373,000, the tax amount paid for 281 North Drive, Buffalo, NY 14216 is $3,629.
When was 281 North Drive, Buffalo, NY 14216 last sold and what was the last sale price?281 North Drive, Buffalo, NY 14216 was last sold in 06/10/2014 for $185,500.
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 281 North Drive, Buffalo, NY 14216. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $3,630 |
| Current property tax | $3,492 |
| Market value | $373,000 |
| Assessed value | $373,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 North Drive, 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 | $378,862 | $233,000 | 9.7317 | $2,267 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $332,857 | $233,000 | 13.43 | $3,129 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $298,700 | $233,000 | 14.71 | $3,427 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $263,300 | $233,000 | 16.01 | $3,730 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $258,900 | $233,000 | 16.22 | $3,779 | +51.26% |
The complete history of permits filed for 281 North Drive, 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 281 North Drive, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Park Community School #50 | 5 | Public | PK, K-4 | 305 | 0.16 |
| North Park Community School #50 | 5 | Public | PK, K-4 | 305 | 0.16 |
| Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-4 | 480 | 0.87 |
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 0.88 |
| P.S. 81 | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 737 | 0.90 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 66 North Park Academy | NR | Public | 7-8 | 57 | 0.16 |
| Academy School | 1 | Public | 7-12 | 70 | 0.49 |
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 0.88 |
| P.S. 81 | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 737 | 0.90 |
| Elmwood-Franklin School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 293 | 0.91 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Collegiate Institute | NR | Private | 9-12 | 725 | 0.42 |
| Academy School | 1 | Public | 7-12 | 70 | 0.49 |
| Holy Angels Academy | NR | Private | 9-12 | 208 | 0.85 |
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 0.88 |
| Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 401 | 1.20 |
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Here are the neighbors for 281 North Drive, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198 Taunton, Buffalo | 1,408 | ||
| 271 North Dr, Buffalo | 2,328 | 09/16/1997 | $1 |
| 259 North Dr, Buffalo | 3,036 | 06/24/2011 | $1 |
| 104 Cunard, Buffalo | 1,220 | 11/24/2010 | $63,600 |
| 334 Norwalk, Buffalo | 1,800 | 09/30/2004 | $1 |
| 177 Virgil, Buffalo | 2,288 | 09/26/1996 | $1 |
| 182 Taunton, Buffalo | 1,408 | 07/27/2022 | $260,000 |
| 184 Taunton, Buffalo | 1,714 | ||
| 277 North Dr, Buffalo | 2,760 | 11/15/2010 | $1 |
| 338 Norwalk, Buffalo | 1,513 | 07/07/1997 | $77,700 |
| 267 North Dr, Buffalo | 2,677 | 09/15/2023 | $442,000 |
| 178 Taunton, Buffalo | 1,408 | 09/17/2001 | $62,000 |
| 194 Taunton, Buffalo | 1,408 | 11/15/2022 | $250,000 |
| 202 Taunton, Buffalo | 1,408 | 09/26/2023 | $294,000 |
| 179 Virgil, Buffalo | 2,288 | 05/27/2011 | $1 |
| 188 Taunton, Buffalo | 1,612 | 11/13/2024 | $165,000 |
| 263 North Dr, Buffalo | 2,538 | 09/04/2014 | $105,000 |
| 273 North Dr, Buffalo | 2,380 | 05/07/2013 | $1 |
| 255 North Dr, Buffalo | 3,565 | 03/23/2016 | $1 |
| 192 Taunton, Buffalo | 1,620 | 04/12/2002 | $65,000 |