| Primary address | 159 Stratford, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14216 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 78.540-2-36 |
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| Sale date | 06/05/1996 |
| Sale price | $90,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $1,879 |
| Building sqft | 2,692 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.094 |
| Lot dimensions | 35 ft X 117 ft |
| Frontage | 35 |
| Depth | 117 |
| Year built | 1926 |
| 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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159 Stratford, Buffalo, NY 14216 was built in 1926 and has a total of 2,692 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 Stratford, Buffalo, NY 14216 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $305,000, the tax amount paid for 159 Stratford, Buffalo, NY 14216 is $2,968.
When was 159 Stratford, Buffalo, NY 14216 last sold and what was the last sale price?159 Stratford, Buffalo, NY 14216 was last sold in 06/05/1996 for $90,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/1996 | $90,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 159 Stratford, Buffalo, NY 14216. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $2,968 |
| Current property tax | $1,879 |
| Market value | $305,000 |
| Assessed value | $305,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Stratford, 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 | $310,569 | $191,000 | 9.7317 | $1,859 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $272,857 | $191,000 | 13.43 | $2,565 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $244,900 | $191,000 | 14.71 | $2,810 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $215,800 | $191,000 | 16.01 | $3,058 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $212,200 | $191,000 | 16.22 | $3,098 | +45.07% |
The complete history of permits filed for 159 Stratford, 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 159 Stratford, 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 | 0.17 |
| P.S. 81 | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 737 | 0.17 |
| Holy Spirit School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.49 |
| Tapestry Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 1,108 | 0.65 |
| Frederick Olmsted 64 At 78 | 7 | Public | PK, K-4 | 558 | 0.79 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 81 | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 737 | 0.17 |
| Holy Spirit School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.49 |
| Tapestry Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 1,108 | 0.65 |
| Elmwood Village Charter - Hertel | 4 | Charter | K-7 | 385 | 0.80 |
| Elmwood-Franklin School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 293 | 0.84 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tapestry Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 1,108 | 0.65 |
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 1.00 |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | 1 | Public | 9-12 | 986 | 1.10 |
| St Joseph's Collegiate Institute | NR | Private | 9-12 | 725 | 1.23 |
| Kenmore West Senior High School | 5 | Public | 8-12 | 1,358 | 1.50 |
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Here are the neighbors for 159 Stratford, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178 Stratford, Buffalo | 1,308 | 08/23/2017 | $1 |
| 934 Parkside, Buffalo | 2,662 | 05/01/2015 | $185,000 |
| 149 Stratford, Buffalo | 2,361 | 06/19/2017 | $165,000 |
| 153 Stratford, Buffalo | 2,361 | 01/04/2024 | $210,000 |
| 190 Stratford, Buffalo | 1,068 | 12/31/2020 | $216,000 |
| 485 Starin, Buffalo | 1,225 | ||
| 487 Starin, Buffalo | |||
| 938 Parkside, Buffalo | 2,439 | 02/06/2018 | $352,000 |
| 157 Stratford, Buffalo | 2,699 | 11/19/2020 | $294,000 |
| 469 Starin, Buffalo | 2,340 | 09/18/1995 | $127,325 |
| 481 Starin, Buffalo | 2,370 | 08/12/2024 | $155,000 |
| 952 Parkside, Buffalo | 1,804 | 06/10/2004 | $140,000 |
| 182 Stratford, Buffalo | 1,475 | 06/10/2010 | $1 |
| 194 Stratford, Buffalo | 1,235 | ||
| 465 Starin, Buffalo | 2,156 | 11/02/2018 | $289,900 |
| 946 Parkside, Buffalo | 2,937 | ||
| 186 Stratford, Buffalo | 1,395 | ||
| 25 Hartwell, Buffalo | 1,546 | 12/13/2017 | $80,000 |
| 930 Parkside, Buffalo | 1,812 | 10/08/2009 | $130,000 |