| Primary address | 278 Colvin, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14216 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 78.650-1-16 |
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| Sale date | 10/22/2024 |
| Sale price | $420,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $3,552 |
| Building sqft | 3,259 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.129 |
| Lot dimensions | 35 ft X 160 ft |
| Frontage | 35 |
| Depth | 160 |
| Year built | 1926 |
| 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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278 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216 was built in 1926 and has a total of 3,259 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 278 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $365,000, the tax amount paid for 278 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216 is $3,552.
When was 278 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216 last sold and what was the last sale price?278 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216 was last sold in 10/22/2024 for $420,000.
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 278 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $3,552 |
| Market value | $365,000 |
| Assessed value | $365,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 Colvin, 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 | $354,472 | $218,000 | 9.7317 | $2,122 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $311,429 | $218,000 | 13.43 | $2,928 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $279,500 | $218,000 | 14.71 | $3,207 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $246,300 | $218,000 | 16.01 | $3,490 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $242,200 | $218,000 | 16.22 | $3,536 | +39.34% |
The complete history of permits filed for 278 Colvin, 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 278 Colvin, 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 | 0.35 |
| Elmwood-Franklin School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 293 | 0.38 |
| Elmwood-Franklin School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 293 | 0.38 |
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 0.45 |
| P.S. 81 | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 737 | 0.50 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Spirit School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.35 |
| Elmwood-Franklin School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 293 | 0.38 |
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 0.45 |
| P.S. 81 | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 737 | 0.50 |
| P.S. 66 North Park Academy | NR | Public | 7-8 | 57 | 0.62 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 0.45 |
| Tapestry Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 1,108 | 0.66 |
| St Joseph's Collegiate Institute | NR | Private | 9-12 | 725 | 0.94 |
| Academy School | 1 | Public | 7-12 | 70 | 1.06 |
| Holy Angels Academy | NR | Private | 9-12 | 208 | 1.21 |
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Here are the neighbors for 278 Colvin, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 Saranac, Buffalo | 1,701 | 04/18/2008 | $150,000 |
| 298 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,808 | 08/06/2021 | $367,500 |
| 302 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,832 | 10/29/2018 | $275,525 |
| 286 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,350 | 06/24/2006 | $20,000 |
| 310 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,829 | 08/29/2012 | $150,000 |
| 314 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,829 | 07/06/2015 | $1 |
| 134 Saranac, Buffalo | 1,739 | 10/13/2011 | $96,000 |
| 122 Saranac, Buffalo | 2,237 | 02/08/1994 | $112,000 |
| 118 Saranac, Buffalo | 2,464 | 06/14/2022 | $1 |
| 280 Colvin, Buffalo | 1,947 | 05/02/2003 | $87,900 |
| 306 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,656 | 09/27/1994 | $88,250 |
| 177 Crestwood, Buffalo | 1,335 | 03/19/2008 | $125,000 |
| 284 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,244 | 12/13/2018 | |
| 292 Colvin, Buffalo | 2,235 | 08/16/2010 | $3,900 |
| 150 Saranac, Buffalo | 3,432 | 12/28/1999 | $1 |
| 142 Saranac, Buffalo | 7,832 | 01/25/2019 | $690,000 |
| 126 Saranac, Buffalo | 2,377 | 01/15/1993 | $119,000 |
| 181 Crestwood, Buffalo | 1,264 | 08/23/2007 | $127,500 |
| 320 Colvin, Buffalo | 1,760 | 11/17/2008 | $105,000 |
| 146 Saranac, Buffalo | 1,997 | 11/18/2013 | $1 |