| Primary address | 189 Commonwealth, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14216 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 78.560-4-16 |
View detailed information on past sales, title documents and property taxes, including the assessed market value, in their dedicated tabs.
| Sale date | 11/06/1998 |
| Sale price | $63,800 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $2,159 |
| Building sqft | 1,144 |
| Building class | One Family Year-Round Residence (210) |
| Acreage | 0.109 |
| Lot dimensions | 35 ft X 135 ft |
| Frontage | 35 |
| Depth | 135 |
| Year built | 1922 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half bathrooms | 1 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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189 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 was built in 1922 and has a total of 1,144 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 189 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $236,000, the tax amount paid for 189 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 is $2,296.
When was 189 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 last sold and what was the last sale price?189 Commonwealth, Buffalo, NY 14216 was last sold in 11/06/1998 for $63,800.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/1998 | $63,800 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 189 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 | $2,297 |
| Current property tax | $2,159 |
| Market value | $236,000 |
| Assessed value | $236,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 189 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 | $282,927 | $174,000 | 9.7317 | $1,693 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $248,571 | $174,000 | 13.43 | $2,337 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $223,100 | $174,000 | 14.71 | $2,560 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $196,600 | $174,000 | 16.01 | $2,786 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $193,300 | $174,000 | 16.22 | $2,822 | +57.16% |
The complete history of permits filed for 189 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.
Create a free account to unlock extended information for 189 Commonwealth, Buffalo, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).
| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 189 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Spirit School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.34 |
| P.S. 81 | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 737 | 0.36 |
| P.S. 81 | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 737 | 0.36 |
| Elmwood-Franklin School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 293 | 0.50 |
| Elmwood-Franklin School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 293 | 0.50 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Spirit School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.34 |
| P.S. 81 | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 737 | 0.36 |
| Elmwood-Franklin School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 293 | 0.50 |
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 0.60 |
| Tapestry Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 1,108 | 0.67 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 0.60 |
| Tapestry Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 1,108 | 0.67 |
| St Joseph's Collegiate Institute | NR | Private | 9-12 | 725 | 0.90 |
| Academy School | 1 | Public | 7-12 | 70 | 1.09 |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | 1 | Public | 9-12 | 986 | 1.26 |
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Here are the neighbors for 189 Commonwealth, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,414 | 09/19/2014 | $205,000 |
| 205 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,567 | 11/19/2009 | $140,000 |
| 243 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,608 | 11/08/2019 | $275,000 |
| 401 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,560 | 01/24/2025 | $350,000 |
| 394 Tacoma, Buffalo | 1,472 | 07/02/2009 | $70,394 |
| 209 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,832 | 12/15/2000 | $38,500 |
| 221 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 3,047 | 08/03/2007 | $110,000 |
| 393 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,560 | ||
| 210 Saranac, Buffalo | 1,669 | 06/28/2021 | $180,000 |
| 403 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,560 | 12/28/2004 | $1 |
| 390 Tacoma, Buffalo | 3,248 | 06/23/2025 | $510,000 |
| 206 Saranac, Buffalo | 2,526 | 08/05/2016 | $254,520 |
| 191 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,416 | 05/26/2006 | $132,000 |
| 201 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,674 | 07/16/2004 | $82,000 |
| 217 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,990 | 10/18/2021 | $375,000 |
| 407 Colvin, Buffalo | 1,560 | 06/12/2025 | $375,000 |
| 397 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,588 | 08/25/2006 | $74,000 |
| 199 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,615 | 09/30/2022 | $300,000 |
| 215 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,990 | 04/09/2014 | $1 |
| 241 Commonwealth, Buffalo | 2,608 | 06/15/2022 | $335,000 |