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31 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214 Property Information

31 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 31 University Avenue, Buffalo
Zip code 14214
County Erie
Municipality Buffalo
Parcel ID 79.470-2-16

Sales & Tax Overview for 31 University Avenue, Buffalo

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Sale date 05/14/2020
Sale price $394,900
Arm's length
Property tax $5,002

Lot & Building Information for 31 University Avenue, Buffalo

Building sqft 3,275
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.121
Lot dimensions 40 ft X 121 ft
Frontage 40
Depth 121
Year built 1916
Stories 2
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Half bathrooms 2
Kitchen 1
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Good
Basement type Full
Attic 884
Exterior wall material Brick
Heat Hot water/steam
Fuel Gas
Fireplaces 1
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Buffalo

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Other Property Data for 31 University Avenue, Buffalo

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About 31 University Avenue, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 31 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214?

31 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214 was built in 1916 and has a total of 3,275 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 31 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $514,000, the tax amount paid for 31 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214 is $5,002.

When was 31 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214 last sold and what was the last sale price?

31 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214 was last sold in 05/14/2020 for $394,900.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 31 University Avenue, Buffalo

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/14/2020 $394,900
12/10/2018 $355,000
09/01/2005 $180,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 31 University Avenue, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/14/2020 - D
05/15/2020 - R
Deed
12/10/2018 - D
12/10/2018 - R
Deed
09/01/2005 - D
09/01/2005 - R
Deed
01/22/1998 - D
03/30/1999 - R
Deed
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 31 University Avenue, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $5,002
Market value $514,000
Assessed value $514,000

Assessment History for 31 University Avenue, Buffalo

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 31 University Avenue, 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 $365,854 $225,000 9.7317 $2,190 -27.54%
2024 $321,429 $225,000 13.43 $3,022 -8.70%
2023 $288,500 $225,000 14.71 $3,310 -8.12%
2022 $254,200 $225,000 16.01 $3,602 -1.29%
2021 $250,000 $225,000 16.22 $3,650 -7.26%

Permits for 31 University Avenue, Buffalo

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Issued Permit Type Status
12/04/2018
05/09/2017
08/09/2016
03/01/2016
08/07/2015
05/05/2014
03/24/2014
07/30/2013
07/30/2013
06/28/2013
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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 to school (mi)
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 0.15
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 0.15
Windermere Blvd School 5 Public PK, K-6 748 0.79
Windermere Blvd School 5 Public PK, K-6 748 0.79
Buffalo United Charter School 2 Charter K-8 659 0.93

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 0.15
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.92
Buffalo United Charter School 2 Charter K-8 659 0.93
Highgate Heights 1 Public PK, K-8 382 0.98
Kadimah School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.03

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Holy Angels Academy NR Private 9-12 208 0.75
Middle Early College High School 3 Public 9-12 314 0.87
Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec 4 Public 9-12 401 0.87
Research Laboratory High School for Bioinformatics and Life Sciences NR Public 9-12 188 0.87
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.92

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Neighbors for 31 University Avenue, Buffalo

Here are the neighbors for 31 University Avenue, Buffalo.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
135 Carmel, Buffalo 3,012 10/13/2016 $80,000
127 Carmel, Buffalo 3,165 07/27/2016 $1
151 Carmel, Buffalo 3,028 05/29/2013 $81,000
155 Carmel, Buffalo 3,100 12/30/2005 $115,425
21 Pelham, Buffalo 1,654 05/10/2023 $1
13 Pelham, Buffalo 1,603 04/05/2018 $165,000
22 University Ave, Buffalo 2,224 09/21/2012 $180,000
20 University Ave, Buffalo 2,176 04/21/2023 $360,500
143 Carmel, Buffalo 3,016 08/30/1999 $86,000
131 Carmel, Buffalo 3,187 03/08/2011 $99,900
119 Carmel, Buffalo 3,197 01/13/2017 $250,000
111 Carmel, Buffalo 3,178 12/29/2006 $89,900
17 Pelham, Buffalo 1,570 07/17/2018 $296,400
27 Pelham, Buffalo 1,503 10/08/2015 $120,000
147 Carmel, Buffalo 2,952 07/15/2013 $127,000
25 Pelham, Buffalo 2,421 07/11/2011 $184,900
139 Carmel, Buffalo 3,237
123 Carmel, Buffalo 3,237 12/20/2001 $85,000
115 Carmel, Buffalo 3,140 08/25/2016 $235,000
107 Carmel, Buffalo 3,004 06/01/2018 $209,625

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