| Primary address | 196 Congress, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14213 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 88.750-7-14 |
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| Sale date | 12/12/2022 |
| Sale price | $140,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $1,253 |
| Building sqft | 1,455 |
| Building class | One Family Year-Round Residence (210) |
| Acreage | 0.091 |
| Lot dimensions | 30 ft X 132 ft |
| Frontage | 30 |
| Depth | 132 |
| Year built | 1900 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Building style | Old style |
| Condition | Normal |
| Basement type | Crawl |
| Exterior wall material | Composition |
| Heat | Hot air |
| Fuel | Gas |
| First story sqft | Register |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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196 Congress, Buffalo, NY 14213 was built in 1900 and has a total of 1,455 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 196 Congress, Buffalo, NY 14213 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $143,000, the tax amount paid for 196 Congress, Buffalo, NY 14213 is $1,391.
When was 196 Congress, Buffalo, NY 14213 last sold and what was the last sale price?196 Congress, Buffalo, NY 14213 was last sold in 12/12/2022 for $140,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 196 Congress, Buffalo, NY 14213. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $1,392 |
| Current property tax | $1,253 |
| Market value | $143,000 |
| Assessed value | $143,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 196 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 | $86,179 | $53,000 | 9.7317 | $516 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $75,714 | $53,000 | 13.43 | $712 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $67,900 | $53,000 | 14.71 | $780 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $59,900 | $53,000 | 16.01 | $849 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $58,900 | $53,000 | 16.22 | $860 | +57.29% |
The complete history of permits filed for 196 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.
Create a free account to unlock extended information for 196 Congress, Buffalo, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).
| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 196 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 (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native American Magnet | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 345 | 0.24 |
| Native American Magnet | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 345 | 0.24 |
| West Buffalo Charter School | 6 | Charter | K-8 | 503 | 0.27 |
| International School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 981 | 0.36 |
| International School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 981 | 0.36 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native American Magnet | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 345 | 0.24 |
| West Buffalo Charter School | 6 | Charter | K-8 | 503 | 0.27 |
| International School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 981 | 0.36 |
| Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School | 1 | Charter | 5-7 | 222 | 0.86 |
| Dr Antonia Pantoja Community School Of Academic Ex | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 443 | 0.88 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcomer Academy At Lafayette | NR | Public | 9-12 | 200 | 0.38 |
| Lafayette International School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 415 | 0.38 |
| Lafayette High School | NR | Public | 12 | 122 | 0.38 |
| Buffalo Seminary | NR | Private | 9-12 | 195 | 0.86 |
| Nardin Academy High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.98 |
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Here are the neighbors for 196 Congress, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 376 Grant, Buffalo | 4,852 | 05/16/2012 | $63,000 |
| 303 Potomac, Buffalo | 1,496 | 05/30/2025 | $85,000 |
| 210 Congress, Buffalo | 1,561 | 12/29/2017 | $71,000 |
| 200 Congress, Buffalo | 2,325 | 04/07/2020 | $1 |
| 301 Potomac, Buffalo | 1,730 | 10/20/2014 | $54,600 |
| 380 Grant, Buffalo | 3,198 | 03/06/2012 | $10,000 |
| 240 Potomac, Buffalo | 1,936 | 04/29/2002 | $5,100 |
| 299 Potomac, Buffalo | 2,427 | 02/06/2025 | $1,015,000 |
| 359 Herkimer, Buffalo | 2,316 | 01/31/2008 | $35,000 |
| 238 Potomac, Buffalo | 2,146 | 06/22/2020 | $60,000 |
| 204 Congress, Buffalo | 1,825 | 07/03/2012 | $37,500 |
| 291 Potomac, Buffalo | 1,423 | 07/29/2015 | $66,000 |
| 192 Congress, Buffalo | 1,505 | 11/02/2018 | $35,000 |
| 289 Potomac, Buffalo | 3,590 | 04/05/2022 | $330,000 |
| 363 Herkimer, Buffalo | 1,757 | 11/12/2017 | $1 |
| 392 Grant, Buffalo | 2,024 | 10/21/2024 | $1 |
| 390 Grant, Buffalo | 2,116 | 12/20/2013 | $1 |
| 388 Grant, Buffalo | 2,392 | 01/03/2013 | $14,000 |
| 208 Congress, Buffalo | 1,649 | 05/10/2011 | $22,000 |
| 123 Greenwood, Buffalo | 958 | 08/14/2018 | $79,900 |