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218 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Information

218 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 218 Commonwealth, Buffalo
Zip code 14216
County Erie
Municipality Buffalo
Parcel ID 78.560-5-9

Sales & Tax Overview for 218 Commonwealth, Buffalo

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Sale date 04/25/2020
Sale price $240,500
Arm's length
Property tax $3,513

Lot & Building Information for 218 Commonwealth, Buffalo

Building sqft 2,753
Building class Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Acreage 0.121
Lot dimensions 35 ft X 150 ft
Frontage 35
Depth 150
Year built 1922
Stories 2
Units 2
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 2
Kitchen 2
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Wood
Heat Hot air
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Buffalo

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About 218 Commonwealth, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 218 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216?

218 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 was built in 1922 and has a total of 2,753 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 218 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $361,000, the tax amount paid for 218 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 is $3,513.

When was 218 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 last sold and what was the last sale price?

218 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 was last sold in 04/25/2020 for $240,500.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 218 Commonwealth, Buffalo

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/25/2020 $240,500
11/23/1998 $30,000
11/23/1998 $1
       
       
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Title Documents for 218 Commonwealth, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
04/25/2020 - D
04/25/2020 - R
Deed
11/23/1998 - D
11/23/1998 - R
Deed
11/23/1998 - D
11/23/1998 - R
Deed
11/23/1998 - D
11/23/1998 - R
Deed
04/29/1998 - D
04/29/1998 - R
Deed
07/30/1993 - D
08/01/1993 - R
Deed
05/24/1993 - D
05/24/1993 - R
Deed
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 218 Commonwealth, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $3,513
Market value $361,000
Assessed value $361,000

Assessment History for 218 Commonwealth, Buffalo

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 218 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 $377,236 $232,000 9.7317 $2,258 -27.54%
2024 $331,429 $232,000 13.43 $3,116 -8.70%
2023 $297,400 $232,000 14.71 $3,413 -8.12%
2022 $262,100 $232,000 16.01 $3,714 -1.29%
2021 $257,800 $232,000 16.22 $3,763 +75.25%

Permits for 218 Commonwealth, Buffalo

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Issued Permit Type Status
02/20/2026
03/09/2021
10/15/2020
10/06/2020
10/02/2020
09/25/2020
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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 81 3 Public PK, K-8 737 0.31
P.S. 81 3 Public PK, K-8 737 0.31
Holy Spirit School NR Private K-8 0 0.36
Elmwood-Franklin School NR Private PK-8 293 0.56
Elmwood-Franklin School NR Private PK-8 293 0.56

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 81 3 Public PK, K-8 737 0.31
Holy Spirit School NR Private K-8 0 0.36
Elmwood-Franklin School NR Private PK-8 293 0.56
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 0.66
Tapestry Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,108 0.69

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 0.66
Tapestry Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,108 0.69
St Joseph's Collegiate Institute NR Private 9-12 725 0.89
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 1.10
Mckinley Vocational High School 1 Public 9-12 986 1.27

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Neighbors for 218 Commonwealth, Buffalo

Here are the neighbors for 218 Commonwealth, Buffalo.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
210 Commonwealth, Buffalo 2,740 05/10/2005 $106,500
99999 Hartwell, Buffalo 03/05/1996 $500
45 Tacoma, Buffalo 2,556 10/20/2021 $261,000
220 Commonwealth, Buffalo 2,746 07/05/2018
289 Tacoma, Buffalo 1,176 11/14/2016 $117,500
31 Tacoma, Buffalo 2,534 09/15/2005 $76,300
27 Tacoma, Buffalo 2,572 02/06/2023 $1
281 Tacoma, Buffalo 3,828 05/23/2005 $35,000
35 Tacoma, Buffalo 2,716 08/30/1996 $79,000
53 Tacoma, Buffalo 2,707 06/24/2010 $115,000
41 Tacoma, Buffalo 2,543 07/01/2016 $215,000
214 Commonwealth, Buffalo 1,824 04/16/2020 $200,000
99999 Tacoma, Buffalo 03/05/1996 $500
208 Commonwealth, Buffalo 2,912
204 Commonwealth, Buffalo 2,912 02/23/2007 $128,500
37 Tacoma, Buffalo 2,550 03/11/2016 $1
49 Tacoma, Buffalo 2,690 02/04/2014 $98,500
79 Cheltenham, Buffalo 1,066 11/28/2018 $163,500
200 Commonwealth, Buffalo 2,918 10/14/2021 $330,000
277 Tacoma, Buffalo 2,688

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