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259 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 - Property report

Also known as: 259 Amherst St

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Property type

Store (SCILSR)

Year built

1938

Acreage

0.63

Sale price

$175,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
259 Amherst Street
ZIP code
14207
County
Erie
Parcel ID
88.350-5-3.100

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/02/2010
Sale price
$175,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$6,520
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Industrial sq. ft.
Building
Property type
Store
Building sq. ft.
27384
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Story height
Year built
1938
AC coverage
Elevator
Units
1
Lot
Total sq. ft.
27,384
Acreage
0.63
Frontage
120 ft
Depth
200 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public
Garage sq. ft.
Parking sq. ft.
Sprinkler coverage

Area overview

Walk score
65 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
44 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
75 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
140200

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Ownership information for 259 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 259 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/02/2010 $175,000 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
12/17/1996 $120,000 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX X/XXXX X
07/12/1994 $1 XXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXX X XXXX & XXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/02/2010 - D
07/02/2010 - R
Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX
12/17/1996 - D
12/17/1996 - R
Deed XXXX XXXXXX X/XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX
08/23/1994 - R
07/12/1994 - D
Deed XXXX & XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 259 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$6,520
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$670,000
Land value
$92,900
Building value
$577,100
Assessed value
$670,000

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $715,447 $440,000 9.7317 $4,282 -27.54%
2024 $628,571 $440,000 13.43 $5,909 -19.04%
2023 $636,200 $496,200 14.71 $7,299 -8.12%
2022 $560,700 $496,200 16.01 $7,944 -1.29%
2021 $551,300 $496,200 16.22 $8,048 +174.88%
2020 $234,400 $150,000 19.52 $2,928 -3.79%
2019 $220,600 $150,000 20.29 $3,044 n/a

Permit information for 259 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
09/05/2018
10/13/2016
03/25/2011

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Demographics by ZIP code

Total population
26,327
Median age
32.8
Average household income
$53,779
Family households
58.0%
People per household (average)
2.49
Occupied housing units
10,550
Owner-occupied units
35.0%
Median year structure built
1938
Median value mortgaged units
$149,000
Median value unmortgaged units
$115,300

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Transportation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 259 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207?

The development at 259 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 was built in 1938.

What is the market value of 259 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207?

The current market value of 259 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 is $670,000.

What is the total square footage of 259 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207?

259 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 has a total of 27,384 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$6 per square foot is the price for 259 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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