| Primary address | 281 Amherst Street, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14207 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 88.350-5-9 |
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| Sale date | 05/18/2017 |
| Sale price | $1 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $2,014 |
| Building sqft | 2,588 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.147 |
| Lot dimensions | 32 ft X 200 ft |
| Frontage | 32 |
| Depth | 200 |
| Year built | 1950 |
| 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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281 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 was built in 1950 and has a total of 2,588 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 281 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $207,000, the tax amount paid for 281 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 is $2,014.
When was 281 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 last sold and what was the last sale price?281 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 was last sold in 05/18/2017 for $1.
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 281 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $2,014 |
| Market value | $207,000 |
| Assessed value | $207,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 Amherst Street, 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 | $112,195 | $69,000 | 9.7317 | $671 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $98,571 | $69,000 | 13.43 | $927 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $88,500 | $69,000 | 14.71 | $1,015 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $78,000 | $69,000 | 16.01 | $1,105 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $76,700 | $69,000 | 16.22 | $1,119 | +2.38% |
The complete history of permits filed for 281 Amherst Street, 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 281 Amherst Street, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of Black Rock School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 171 | 0.30 |
| Our Lady Of Black Rock School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 171 | 0.30 |
| West Hertel Elementary School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 750 | 0.63 |
| West Hertel Elementary School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 750 | 0.63 |
| Elmwood Village Charter - Hertel | 4 | Charter | K-7 | 385 | 0.76 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of Black Rock School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 171 | 0.30 |
| West Hertel Elementary School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 750 | 0.63 |
| Elmwood Village Charter - Hertel | 4 | Charter | K-7 | 385 | 0.76 |
| Grabiarz Campus School 79 | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 538 | 0.99 |
| Native American Magnet | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 345 | 1.07 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley Vocational High School | 1 | Public | 9-12 | 986 | 0.67 |
| Riverside Institute Of Technology | NR | Public | 12 | 105 | 0.92 |
| Riverside Academy High School | 1 | Public | 9-12 | 294 | 0.93 |
| Newcomer Academy At Lafayette | NR | Public | 9-12 | 200 | 1.18 |
| Lafayette High School | NR | Public | 12 | 122 | 1.18 |
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Here are the neighbors for 281 Amherst Street, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Clay, Buffalo | 1,200 | 08/23/2019 | $54,900 |
| 966 Grant, Buffalo | 2,500 | 05/25/2018 | $22,500 |
| 17 St Francis, Buffalo | |||
| 453 Amherst St, Buffalo | 4,324 | ||
| 105 Hamilton, Buffalo | 2,196 | 07/28/2022 | $1 |
| 461 Amherst St, Buffalo | |||
| 37 Clay, Buffalo | 1,269 | 12/24/2024 | $160,000 |
| 103 Thompson, Buffalo | 8,156 | 04/15/2016 | $50,000 |
| 113 Hamilton, Buffalo | 1,037 | 05/10/2000 | $1 |
| 25 Clay, Buffalo | 03/03/2010 | $500 | |
| 101 Hamilton, Buffalo | 2,313 | ||
| 370 Amherst St, Buffalo | 7,188 | 05/25/2018 | $60,000 |
| 980 Grant, Buffalo | 4,374 | 08/26/2020 | $1 |
| 447 Amherst St, Buffalo | 2,721 | 10/14/2023 | $1 |
| 459 Amherst St, Buffalo | 2,733 | 04/04/1994 | $50,000 |
| 366 Amherst St, Buffalo | 1,914 | 05/09/2009 | $1 |
| 277 Amherst St, Buffalo | 3,826 | 06/13/2001 | $1 |
| 988 Grant, Buffalo | 4,508 | 04/24/2008 | $200,000 |
| 33 Clay, Buffalo | 2,254 | 09/06/2017 | $46,000 |
| 972 Grant, Buffalo | 1,152 | 08/26/2020 | $1 |