| Primary address | 188 Congress, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14213 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 88.750-7-17 |
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| Sale date | 07/25/2016 |
| Sale price | $1 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $2,238 |
| Building sqft | 3,024 |
| Total sqft | 4,037 |
| Building class | Multiple Residences (281) |
| Acreage | 0.1 |
| Lot dimensions | 30 ft X 132 ft |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Frontage | 30 |
| Depth | 132 |
| Year built | 1900 |
| Stories | 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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188 Congress, Buffalo, NY 14213 was built in 1900 and has a total of 3,024 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 188 Congress, Buffalo, NY 14213 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $230,000, the tax amount paid for 188 Congress, Buffalo, NY 14213 is $2,238.
When was 188 Congress, Buffalo, NY 14213 last sold and what was the last sale price?188 Congress, Buffalo, NY 14213 was last sold in 07/25/2016 for $1.
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Access detailed property tax data for 188 Congress, Buffalo, NY 14213. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $2,238 |
| Market value | $230,000 |
| Assessed value | $230,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 188 Congress, 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 | $213,008 | $131,000 | 9.7317 | $1,275 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $187,143 | $131,000 | 13.43 | $1,759 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $167,900 | $131,000 | 14.71 | $1,927 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $148,000 | $131,000 | 16.01 | $2,097 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $145,600 | $131,000 | 16.22 | $2,125 | +136.64% |
The complete history of permits filed for 188 Congress, 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 188 Congress, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native American Magnet | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 345 | 0.23 |
| Native American Magnet | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 345 | 0.23 |
| West Buffalo Charter School | 6 | Charter | K-8 | 503 | 0.26 |
| International School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 981 | 0.35 |
| International School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 981 | 0.35 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native American Magnet | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 345 | 0.23 |
| West Buffalo Charter School | 6 | Charter | K-8 | 503 | 0.26 |
| International School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 981 | 0.35 |
| Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School | 1 | Charter | 5-7 | 222 | 0.84 |
| Dr Antonia Pantoja Community School Of Academic Ex | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 443 | 0.86 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcomer Academy At Lafayette | NR | Public | 9-12 | 200 | 0.37 |
| Lafayette International School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 415 | 0.37 |
| Lafayette High School | NR | Public | 12 | 122 | 0.37 |
| Buffalo Seminary | NR | Private | 9-12 | 195 | 0.87 |
| Nardin Academy High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.98 |
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Here are the neighbors for 188 Congress, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 Congress, Buffalo | 1,738 | 05/02/2003 | $8,555 |
| 346 Parkdale, Buffalo | 3,841 | 10/29/2021 | $1 |
| 184 Congress, Buffalo | 2,308 | 04/23/2025 | $1 |
| 391 Grant, Buffalo | 1,884 | 11/10/2022 | $1 |
| 211 Potomac, Buffalo | 2,478 | 01/17/2007 | $1 |
| 180 Congress, Buffalo | 2,726 | 10/22/2007 | $17,000 |
| 324 Grant, Buffalo | 2,518 | 10/10/2014 | $91,500 |
| 326 Grant, Buffalo | 2,546 | 03/22/2019 | $1 |
| 187 Congress, Buffalo | 2,087 | 04/29/2013 | $1 |
| 395 Grant, Buffalo | 1,840 | 06/11/2007 | $1 |
| 344 Parkdale, Buffalo | 12/12/2014 | $500 | |
| 389 Grant, Buffalo | 1,690 | 07/29/2022 | $107,500 |
| 191 Congress, Buffalo | 2,134 | 02/05/2018 | $55,000 |
| 397 Grant, Buffalo | 2,409 | 10/09/2020 | $131,026 |
| 183 Garner, Buffalo | 12/27/2021 | $35,000 | |
| 185 Congress, Buffalo | 3,006 | 09/02/2010 | $34,980 |
| 340 Parkdale, Buffalo | 2,385 | 06/21/2018 | $13,000 |
| 205 Potomac, Buffalo | 2,332 | 07/29/2025 | $1 |
| 209 Potomac, Buffalo | 1,692 | 04/16/2012 | $1 |
| 320 Grant, Buffalo | 2,532 | 08/30/2022 | $1 |