197 Congress, Buffalo, NY 14213 Property Information
197 Congress, Buffalo, NY 14213 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 197 Congress, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14213 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 88.750-6-34 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 197 Congress, Buffalo
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| Sale date | 11/19/2015 |
| Sale price | $1,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $274 |
Lot & Building Information for 197 Congress, Buffalo
| Building class | Residential Vacant Land (311) |
| Acreage | 0.092 |
| Lot dimensions | 30 ft X 134 ft |
| Frontage | 30 |
| Depth | 134 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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Other Property Data for 197 Congress, Buffalo
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About 197 Congress, Buffalo
The current market value is $28,200.
Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 197 Congress, Buffalo
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.
Title Documents for 197 Congress, Buffalo
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Property Taxes for 197 Congress, Buffalo
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| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $274 |
| Market value | $28,200 |
| Assessed value | $28,200 |
Assessment History for 197 Congress, Buffalo
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 197 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 | $9,268 | $5,700 | 9.7317 | $55 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $8,143 | $5,700 | 13.43 | $77 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $7,300 | $5,700 | 14.71 | $84 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $6,400 | $5,700 | 16.01 | $91 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $6,300 | $5,700 | 16.22 | $92 | +48.01% |
Permits for 197 Congress, Buffalo
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Risk
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Transportation
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Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native American Magnet | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 345 | 0.28 |
| Native American Magnet | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 345 | 0.28 |
| West Buffalo Charter School | 6 | Charter | K-8 | 503 | 0.29 |
| International School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 981 | 0.33 |
| International School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 981 | 0.33 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native American Magnet | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 345 | 0.28 |
| West Buffalo Charter School | 6 | Charter | K-8 | 503 | 0.29 |
| International School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 981 | 0.33 |
| 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 | 0.89 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | NR | Public | 12 | 122 | 0.35 |
| Lafayette International School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 415 | 0.35 |
| Newcomer Academy At Lafayette | NR | Public | 9-12 | 200 | 0.35 |
| Buffalo Seminary | NR | Private | 9-12 | 195 | 0.83 |
| Nardin Academy High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.95 |
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Neighbors for 197 Congress, Buffalo
Here are the neighbors for 197 Congress, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Baynes, Buffalo | 2,333 | ||
| 362 Baynes, Buffalo | 2,253 | 01/10/2020 | $175,000 |
| 372 Baynes, Buffalo | 2,229 | 12/11/2020 | $319,900 |
| 362 Hoyt, Buffalo | 2,280 | 01/14/2022 | $292,000 |
| 203 Congress, Buffalo | 1,404 | 04/28/2006 | $28,000 |
| 822 Richmond, Buffalo | 2,262 | 07/29/1994 | $88,000 |
| 816 Richmond, Buffalo | 3,110 | 01/26/2017 | $280,000 |
| 193 Congress, Buffalo | 2,095 | 10/03/2024 | $180,000 |
| 350 Baynes, Buffalo | 2,030 | 01/31/2025 | $1 |
| 354 Baynes, Buffalo | 2,967 | 10/03/2022 | |
| 368 Baynes, Buffalo | 2,225 | 07/15/2013 | $134,900 |
| 374 Baynes, Buffalo | 2,253 | 02/14/2023 | $315,000 |
| 207 Congress, Buffalo | 1,404 | ||
| 347 Bird, Buffalo | 1,872 | 08/22/1995 | $40,000 |
| 366 Baynes, Buffalo | 2,417 | 07/31/2001 | $39,100 |
| 199 Congress, Buffalo | 1,848 | 03/18/2022 | $148,400 |
| 349 Parkdale, Buffalo | 1,333 | 02/16/2023 | $155,000 |
| 820 Richmond, Buffalo | 2,931 | ||
| 356 Baynes, Buffalo | 1,826 | 11/22/2016 | $1 |
| 205 Congress, Buffalo | 1,414 | 11/25/2019 | $190,000 |