| Primary address | 487 Colvin, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14216 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 78.490-4-40 |
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| Current property tax | $2,533 |
| Building sqft | 2,592 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.132 |
| Lot dimensions | 35 ft X 175 ft |
| Frontage | 35 |
| Depth | 175 |
| 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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487 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216 was built in 1925 and has a total of 2,592 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 487 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $300,000, the tax amount paid for 487 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216 is $2,919.
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 487 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $2,920 |
| Current property tax | $2,533 |
| Market value | $300,000 |
| Assessed value | $300,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 487 Colvin, 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 | $326,829 | $201,000 | 9.7317 | $1,956 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $287,143 | $201,000 | 13.43 | $2,699 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $257,700 | $201,000 | 14.71 | $2,957 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $227,100 | $201,000 | 16.01 | $3,218 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $223,300 | $201,000 | 16.22 | $3,260 | +44.98% |
The complete history of permits filed for 487 Colvin, 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 487 Colvin, 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 | 0.51 |
| P.S. 81 | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 737 | 0.51 |
| North Park Community School #50 | 5 | Public | PK, K-4 | 305 | 0.53 |
| North Park Community School #50 | 5 | Public | PK, K-4 | 305 | 0.53 |
| Holy Spirit School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.64 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 81 | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 737 | 0.51 |
| P.S. 66 North Park Academy | NR | Public | 7-8 | 57 | 0.53 |
| Holy Spirit School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.64 |
| Elmwood-Franklin School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 293 | 0.78 |
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 0.84 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Collegiate Institute | NR | Private | 9-12 | 725 | 0.61 |
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 0.84 |
| Academy School | 1 | Public | 7-12 | 70 | 0.86 |
| Tapestry Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 1,108 | 0.97 |
| Holy Angels Academy | NR | Private | 9-12 | 208 | 1.23 |
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Here are the neighbors for 487 Colvin, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 Taunton, Buffalo | 1,978 | 05/08/2025 | $1 |
| 444 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,560 | 09/14/2021 | $1 |
| 483 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,592 | 01/24/2006 | $1 |
| 481 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,592 | 10/17/1997 | $83,000 |
| 473 Colvin, Buffalo | 3,392 | 12/06/2022 | $300,000 |
| 454 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,560 | 08/25/1999 | $73,000 |
| 526 Taunton, Buffalo | 1,026 | 06/17/2016 | $96,000 |
| 522 Taunton, Buffalo | 1,048 | 01/22/2010 | $82,500 |
| 477 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,592 | 07/27/2015 | $205,000 |
| 465 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,560 | ||
| 450 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,724 | 12/30/2011 | $1 |
| 463 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,560 | 07/31/2017 | $130,000 |
| 493 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,584 | 06/04/2007 | $124,550 |
| 497 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,790 | 07/25/2025 | $425,000 |
| 455 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,752 | 06/02/2020 | $255,000 |
| 446 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,728 | 01/30/2009 | $111,000 |
| 530 Taunton, Buffalo | 1,234 | 04/28/2006 | $78,000 |
| 440 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,688 | 02/20/2024 | $350,000 |
| 491 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,592 | 10/27/2021 | $356,000 |
| 471 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,560 | 04/28/2005 | $134,900 |