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188 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214 Property Information

188 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 188 University Avenue, Buffalo
Zip code 14214
County Erie
Municipality Buffalo
Parcel ID 79.380-2-7

Sales & Tax Overview for 188 University Avenue, Buffalo

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Sale date 12/08/2007
Sale price $1
Arm's length
Property tax $3,338

Lot & Building Information for 188 University Avenue, Buffalo

Building sqft 1,685
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.11
Lot dimensions 40 ft X 120 ft
Frontage 40
Depth 120
Year built 1915
Stories 2
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Kitchen 1
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Alum/vinyl
Heat Hot water/steam
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Buffalo

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About 188 University Avenue, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 188 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214?

188 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214 was built in 1915 and has a total of 1,685 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 188 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $343,000, the tax amount paid for 188 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214 is $3,337.

When was 188 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214 last sold and what was the last sale price?

188 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214 was last sold in 12/08/2007 for $1.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 188 University Avenue, Buffalo

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/08/2007 $1
09/05/2007 $159,900
06/27/2003 $116,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 188 University Avenue, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/28/2008 - R
12/08/2007 - D
Deed
09/05/2007 - D
09/05/2007 - R
Deed
06/27/2003 - D
06/27/2003 - R
Deed
           
           
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 188 University Avenue, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $3,338
Market value $343,000
Assessed value $343,000

Assessment History for 188 University Avenue, Buffalo

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $330,081 $203,000 9.7317 $1,976 -27.54%
2024 $290,000 $203,000 13.43 $2,726 -8.70%
2023 $260,300 $203,000 14.71 $2,986 -8.12%
2022 $229,400 $203,000 16.01 $3,250 -1.29%
2021 $225,600 $203,000 16.22 $3,293 +1.01%

Permits for 188 University Avenue, Buffalo

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04/09/2012
       
       
       
       
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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 0.40
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 0.40
Windermere Blvd School 5 Public PK, K-6 748 0.75
Windermere Blvd School 5 Public PK, K-6 748 0.75
Buffalo United Charter School 2 Charter K-8 659 1.09

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 0.40
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.70
P.S. 66 North Park Academy NR Public 7-8 57 1.09
Buffalo United Charter School 2 Charter K-8 659 1.09
Ben Franklin Middle School 3 Public 5-7 626 1.11

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.70
Holy Angels Academy NR Private 9-12 208 0.75
Middle Early College High School 3 Public 9-12 314 0.99
Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec 4 Public 9-12 401 0.99
Research Laboratory High School for Bioinformatics and Life Sciences NR Public 9-12 188 0.99

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Neighbors for 188 University Avenue, Buffalo

Here are the neighbors for 188 University Avenue, Buffalo.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
174 Nicholson, Buffalo 1,884 06/17/1997 $85,000
304 Depew Ave, Buffalo 2,609 10/19/2021 $625,000
330 Depew Ave, Buffalo 4,904 02/09/2004 $220,000
267 Heath, Buffalo 975 05/10/2018 $55,000
90 Radcliffe, Buffalo 1,685 01/10/2018 $180,000
170 Nicholson, Buffalo 1,484 06/04/2019 $1
82 Radcliffe, Buffalo 1,469 08/13/2025 $310,000
80 Radcliffe, Buffalo 1,742 01/22/2003 $65,900
300 Depew Ave, Buffalo 2,270 06/25/2007 $1
190 University Ave, Buffalo 1,722 04/24/2023 $168,000
86 Radcliffe, Buffalo 2,007 01/28/2003 $1
287 Depew Ave, Buffalo 4,264 12/15/2025 $1
186 Nicholson, Buffalo 1,484 05/20/2022
196 University Ave, Buffalo 1,935 08/27/2004 $160,000
290 Depew Ave, Buffalo 1,994 06/23/2006 $225,000
310 Depew Ave, Buffalo 4,743
166 Morris Ave, Buffalo 4,407 03/27/2012 $1
194 University Ave, Buffalo 1,428 10/31/2019 $186,588
178 Nicholson, Buffalo 1,652 04/22/1994 $83,000
182 Nicholson, Buffalo 1,756 03/11/1994 $84,000

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