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238 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 - Property report

Also known as: 238 Commonwealth

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Property type

Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)

Year built

1900

Acreage

0.087

Sale price

$350,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
238 Commonwealth
ZIP code
14216
County
Erie
Parcel ID
78.560-2-11

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/24/2024
Sale price
$350,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$3,280
Zoning & Use
Zoning
N-3R
Units
2
Building
Property type
Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Building sq. ft.
2624
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1900
AC
No
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
2
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot air
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
32 ft X 118 ft
Acreage
0.087
Frontage
32 ft
Depth
118 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
76 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
41 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
52 /100.  Bikeable
School district
140200

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Ownership

Ownership information for 238 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 238 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/24/2024 $350,000 XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX
02/05/2024 $1 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
08/17/2015 $1 XXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/14/2024 - R
09/24/2024 - D		 Deed XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
02/05/2024 - D
02/05/2024 - R		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/09/2015 - R
08/17/2015 - D		 Deed
(Life estate deed)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX
09/09/2015 - R
08/07/2015 - D		 Deed
(Quit claim deed)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
03/30/2015 - R
03/17/2015 - D		 Deed
(Life estate deed)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX X
09/20/2013 - D
09/20/2013 - R		 Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X, XX XXXX XX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 238 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$3,280
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$337,000
Land value
$42,000
Building value
$295,000
Assessed value
$337,000

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y 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 +53.53%
2020 $164,100 $105,000 19.52 $2,050 -3.79%
2019 $154,400 $105,000 20.29 $2,130 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 238 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
10/22/2024
11/07/2014
06/25/2012

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Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 81 3 Public PK, K-8 737 0.30
P.S. 81 3 Public PK, K-8 737 0.30
Holy Spirit School NR Private K-8 0 0.39
Elmwood-Franklin School NR Private PK-8 293 0.60
Elmwood-Franklin School NR Private PK-8 293 0.60
North Park Community School #50 5 Public PK, K-4 305 0.69
North Park Community School #50 5 Public PK, K-4 305 0.69
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 0.70
Tapestry Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,108 0.72
Frederick Olmsted 64 At 78 7 Public PK, K-4 558 0.87
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 81 3 Public PK, K-8 737 0.30
Holy Spirit School NR Private K-8 0 0.39
Elmwood-Franklin School NR Private PK-8 293 0.60
P.S. 66 North Park Academy NR Public 7-8 57 0.70
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 0.70
Tapestry Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,108 0.72
St Mark Elementary School NR Private K-8 397 1.08
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 1.09
Elmwood Village Charter - Hertel 4 Charter K-7 385 1.18
Grabiarz Campus School 79 2 Public PK, K-8 538 1.36
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 0.70
Tapestry Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,108 0.72
St Joseph's Collegiate Institute NR Private 9-12 725 0.86
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 1.09
Mckinley Vocational High School 1 Public 9-12 986 1.30
Holy Angels Academy NR Private 9-12 208 1.36
Kenmore West Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,358 1.52
St. Mary's School for the Deaf NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.60
Middle Early College High School 3 Public 9-12 314 1.65
Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec 4 Public 9-12 401 1.65

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Neighbors for 238 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY

104 Homer, Buffalo 268 Commonwealth, Buffalo 278 Tacoma, Buffalo 110 Homer, Buffalo 96 Homer, Buffalo 95 Tennyson, Buffalo 252 Commonwealth, Buffalo 169 Virgil, Buffalo 256 Commonwealth, Buffalo 114 Homer, Buffalo 244 Commonwealth, Buffalo 205 Tacoma, Buffalo 108 Homer, Buffalo 100 Homer, Buffalo 264 Commonwealth, Buffalo 199 Tacoma, Buffalo 248 Commonwealth, Buffalo 272 Commonwealth, Buffalo 242 Commonwealth, Buffalo 262 Commonwealth, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 238 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY

14150, Erie County, NY 14201, Erie County, NY 14202, Erie County, NY 14203, Erie County, NY 14204, Erie County, NY 14206, Erie County, NY 14207, Erie County, NY 14208, Erie County, NY 14209, Erie County, NY 14210, Erie County, NY 14211, Erie County, NY 14212, Erie County, NY 14213, Erie County, NY 14214, Erie County, NY 14215, Erie County, NY 14217, Erie County, NY 14222, Erie County, NY 14223, Erie County, NY 14226, Erie County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 238 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216?

The development at 238 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 was built in 1900.

What is the total square footage of 238 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216?

238 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 has a total of 2,624 square feet.

When was 238 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 last sold and what was the sale price?

238 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 was last sold on 09/24/2024 for $350,000.

What is the assessed value of 238 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216?

238 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 is currently assessed at $337,000.

What are the property taxes for 238 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216?

The property taxes for 238 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 total $3,279.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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