| Primary address | 261 Sterling, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14216 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 78.580-2-16 |
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| Sale date | 08/29/2019 |
| Sale price | $270,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $3,513 |
| Building sqft | 2,748 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.105 |
| Lot dimensions | 35 ft X 131 ft |
| Frontage | 35 |
| Depth | 131 |
| Year built | 1925 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Rooms | 12 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half bathrooms | 1 |
| Kitchen | 2 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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261 Sterling, Buffalo, NY 14216 was built in 1925 and has a total of 2,748 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 261 Sterling, Buffalo, NY 14216 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $361,000, the tax amount paid for 261 Sterling, Buffalo, NY 14216 is $3,513.
When was 261 Sterling, Buffalo, NY 14216 last sold and what was the last sale price?261 Sterling, Buffalo, NY 14216 was last sold in 08/29/2019 for $270,000.
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 261 Sterling, Buffalo, NY 14216. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $3,513 |
| Market value | $361,000 |
| Assessed value | $361,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 Sterling, 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 | $400,000 | $246,000 | 9.7317 | $2,394 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $351,429 | $246,000 | 13.43 | $3,304 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $315,400 | $246,000 | 14.71 | $3,619 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $278,000 | $246,000 | 16.01 | $3,938 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $273,300 | $246,000 | 16.22 | $3,990 | +76.22% |
The complete history of permits filed for 261 Sterling, 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 261 Sterling, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Park Community School #50 | 5 | Public | PK, K-4 | 305 | 0.21 |
| North Park Community School #50 | 5 | Public | PK, K-4 | 305 | 0.21 |
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 0.73 |
| Elmwood-Franklin School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 293 | 0.75 |
| Elmwood-Franklin School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 293 | 0.75 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 66 North Park Academy | NR | Public | 7-8 | 57 | 0.22 |
| Academy School | 1 | Public | 7-12 | 70 | 0.64 |
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 0.73 |
| Elmwood-Franklin School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 293 | 0.75 |
| Holy Spirit School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.77 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Collegiate Institute | NR | Private | 9-12 | 725 | 0.56 |
| Academy School | 1 | Public | 7-12 | 70 | 0.64 |
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 0.73 |
| Holy Angels Academy | NR | Private | 9-12 | 208 | 0.90 |
| Tapestry Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 1,108 | 1.09 |
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Here are the neighbors for 261 Sterling, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 520 Tacoma, Buffalo | 3,136 | 07/27/2020 | $290,000 |
| 274 Sterling, Buffalo | 2,952 | 05/07/1993 | $117,000 |
| 134 Frontenac, Buffalo | 1,748 | 01/11/2019 | $203,000 |
| 128 Frontenac, Buffalo | 1,520 | ||
| 272 Sterling, Buffalo | 3,224 | 09/28/2022 | $470,000 |
| 279 Sterling, Buffalo | 2,616 | 06/04/2018 | $1 |
| 269 Sterling, Buffalo | 2,968 | ||
| 275 Sterling, Buffalo | 2,826 | 03/05/2019 | $1 |
| 510 Tacoma, Buffalo | 2,878 | 08/02/2013 | $139,000 |
| 514 Tacoma, Buffalo | 3,224 | 05/14/2015 | $1 |
| 268 Sterling, Buffalo | 2,784 | 06/07/2021 | $1 |
| 130 Frontenac, Buffalo | 1,552 | 08/30/1994 | $90,500 |
| 257 Sterling, Buffalo | 2,791 | 12/30/2003 | $89,040 |
| 278 Sterling, Buffalo | 2,576 | ||
| 265 Sterling, Buffalo | 2,678 | 04/25/2019 | $1 |
| 142 Frontenac, Buffalo | 1,608 | 08/11/2014 | $145,000 |
| 266 Sterling, Buffalo | 2,946 | 05/09/2023 | $1 |
| 262 Sterling, Buffalo | 2,640 | 02/28/2023 | $340,000 |
| 271 Sterling, Buffalo | 2,780 | 11/22/2011 | $155,000 |
| 138 Frontenac, Buffalo | 1,743 | 07/07/2023 | $425,000 |