| Primary address | 257 Commonwealth, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14216 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 78.560-3-18 |
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| Current property tax | $3,375 |
| Building sqft | 2,608 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.098 |
| Lot dimensions | 34 ft X 125 ft |
| Frontage | 34 |
| Depth | 125 |
| Year built | 1920 |
| 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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257 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 was built in 1920 and has a total of 2,608 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 257 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $361,000, the tax amount paid for 257 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 is $3,513.
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 257 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 | $3,513 |
| Current property tax | $3,375 |
| Market value | $361,000 |
| Assessed value | $361,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 257 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 | $315,447 | $194,000 | 9.7317 | $1,888 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $277,143 | $194,000 | 13.43 | $2,605 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $248,700 | $194,000 | 14.71 | $2,854 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $219,200 | $194,000 | 16.01 | $3,106 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $215,600 | $194,000 | 16.22 | $3,147 | +61.20% |
The complete history of permits filed for 257 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.
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 257 Commonwealth, 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 | 0.34 |
| P.S. 81 | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 737 | 0.34 |
| Holy Spirit School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.45 |
| Elmwood-Franklin School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 293 | 0.63 |
| Elmwood-Franklin School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 293 | 0.63 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 81 | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 737 | 0.34 |
| Holy Spirit School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.45 |
| Elmwood-Franklin School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 293 | 0.63 |
| P.S. 66 North Park Academy | NR | Public | 7-8 | 57 | 0.66 |
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 0.73 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 0.73 |
| Tapestry Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 1,108 | 0.77 |
| St Joseph's Collegiate Institute | NR | Private | 9-12 | 725 | 0.81 |
| Academy School | 1 | Public | 7-12 | 70 | 1.04 |
| Holy Angels Academy | NR | Private | 9-12 | 208 | 1.33 |
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Here are the neighbors for 257 Commonwealth, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 267 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,608 | 06/10/2022 | $1 |
| 251 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,698 | 07/06/2023 | $400,000 |
| 261 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,608 | 02/28/2023 | $324,999 |
| 271 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,608 | 12/23/2014 | $90,200 |
| 313 Tacoma, Buffalo | 2,642 | 02/15/2013 | $1 |
| 255 Hartwell, Buffalo | 2,774 | 08/31/2010 | $129,500 |
| 251 Hartwell, Buffalo | 2,995 | ||
| 265 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,608 | 03/03/2021 | $1 |
| 247 Hartwell, Buffalo | 2,711 | 08/26/2021 | $280,000 |
| 263 Hartwell, Buffalo | 2,600 | 05/28/1999 | $1 |
| 269 Hartwell, Buffalo | 2,675 | 12/30/2011 | $1 |
| 265 Hartwell, Buffalo | 2,675 | 10/23/2019 | $1 |
| 243 Hartwell, Buffalo | 2,721 | 08/17/2006 | $108,120 |
| 299 Tacoma, Buffalo | 10,732 | 08/31/2000 | $280,000 |
| 321 Tacoma, Buffalo | 4,446 | 04/19/2012 | $1 |
| 273 Hartwell, Buffalo | 2,670 | 05/19/1999 | $10,000 |
| 253 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,608 | 05/27/2009 | $105,000 |
| 247 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,608 | ||
| 317 Tacoma, Buffalo | 1,549 | 05/29/2024 | $1 |
| 259 Hartwell, Buffalo | 2,652 | 02/22/2017 | $148,900 |