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261 Linden Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Information

261 Linden Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 261 Linden Avenue, Buffalo
Zip code 14216
County Erie
Municipality Buffalo
Parcel ID 78.740-1-33

Sales & Tax Overview for 261 Linden Avenue, Buffalo

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Sale date 03/22/2007
Sale price $1
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Current property tax $942

Lot & Building Information for 261 Linden Avenue, Buffalo

Building sqft 1,620
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.108
Lot dimensions 36 ft X 125 ft
Frontage 36
Depth 125
Year built 1916
Stories 2
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Half bathrooms 1
Kitchen 1
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Brick
Heat Hot air
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Buffalo

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About 261 Linden Avenue, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 261 Linden Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216?

261 Linden Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216 was built in 1916 and has a total of 1,620 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 261 Linden Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $273,000, the tax amount paid for 261 Linden Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216 is $2,656.

When was 261 Linden Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216 last sold and what was the last sale price?

261 Linden Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216 was last sold in 03/22/2007 for $1.

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Past Sales & Property History for 261 Linden Avenue, Buffalo

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/22/2007 $1

Title Documents for 261 Linden Avenue, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/22/2007 - D
03/22/2007 - R
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Property Taxes for 261 Linden Avenue, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Base tax $2,657
Current property tax $942
Market value $273,000
Assessed value $273,000

Assessment History for 261 Linden Avenue, Buffalo

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $349,593 $215,000 9.7317 $2,092 -27.54%
2024 $307,143 $215,000 13.43 $2,887 -8.70%
2023 $275,600 $215,000 14.71 $3,163 -8.12%
2022 $242,900 $215,000 16.01 $3,442 -5.68%
2021 $250,000 $225,000 16.22 $3,650 +55.80%

Permits for 261 Linden Avenue, Buffalo

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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)
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 0.32
St Mark Elementary School NR Private K-8 397 0.41
Elmwood-Franklin School NR Private PK-8 293 0.44
Elmwood-Franklin School NR Private PK-8 293 0.44
North Park Community School #50 5 Public PK, K-4 305 0.55

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 0.32
St Mark Elementary School NR Private K-8 397 0.41
Elmwood-Franklin School NR Private PK-8 293 0.44
P.S. 66 North Park Academy NR Public 7-8 57 0.55
Holy Spirit School NR Private K-8 0 0.69

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 0.32
Holy Angels Academy NR Private 9-12 208 0.89
Tapestry Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,108 0.91
St. Mary's School for the Deaf NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.98
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.98

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Neighbors for 261 Linden Avenue, Buffalo

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
33 Sterling, Buffalo 2,552 08/22/1996 $1
1705 Hertel, Buffalo 2,752
273 Linden Ave, Buffalo 2,230 09/09/2021 $300,000
250 Starin, Buffalo 2,566 11/14/2003 $99,000
1547 Hertel, Buffalo 7,380 08/08/2013 $275,000
1543 Hertel, Buffalo 7,686 02/02/2022 $1
1701 Hertel, Buffalo 2,296 03/11/2014 $75,000
257 Linden Ave, Buffalo 1,676 09/05/2025 $115,000
15 Sterling, Buffalo 2,784 05/05/2016 $130,000
25 Sterling, Buffalo 2,244 06/11/2025 $430,000
265 Linden Ave, Buffalo 1,404 06/25/2009 $94,900
31 Sterling, Buffalo 2,440 04/15/2024 $275,000
1707 Hertel, Buffalo 2,580 08/11/2015 $215,776
21 Sterling, Buffalo 2,910 12/11/2024 $216,000
269 Linden Ave, Buffalo 1,440 08/10/2005 $110,000
17 Sterling, Buffalo 2,460 09/04/2009 $85,000
27 Sterling, Buffalo 2,208 09/10/2018 $1
242 Starin, Buffalo 2,446 02/13/2009 $95,000
246 Starin, Buffalo 2,628 03/18/2020 $257,500
1541 Hertel, Buffalo 3,647 02/02/2022 $1

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