| Primary address | 131 Congress, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14213 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 88.830-7-38 |
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| Sale date | 10/12/2007 |
| Sale price | $40,922 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $2,365 |
| Building sqft | 2,159 |
| Building class | One Family Year-Round Residence (210) |
| Acreage | 0.098 |
| Lot dimensions | 33 ft X 134 ft |
| Frontage | 33 |
| Depth | 134 |
| Year built | 1880 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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131 Congress, Buffalo, NY 14213 was built in 1880 and has a total of 2,159 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 131 Congress, Buffalo, NY 14213 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $243,000, the tax amount paid for 131 Congress, Buffalo, NY 14213 is $2,364.
When was 131 Congress, Buffalo, NY 14213 last sold and what was the last sale price?131 Congress, Buffalo, NY 14213 was last sold in 10/12/2007 for $40,922.
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Access detailed property tax data for 131 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 | $2,365 |
| Market value | $243,000 |
| Assessed value | $243,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 131 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 | $240,650 | $148,000 | 9.7317 | $1,440 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $211,429 | $148,000 | 13.43 | $1,988 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $189,700 | $148,000 | 14.71 | $2,177 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $167,200 | $148,000 | 16.01 | $2,369 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $164,400 | $148,000 | 16.22 | $2,401 | +145.96% |
The complete history of permits filed for 131 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 131 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Buffalo Charter School | 6 | Charter | K-8 | 503 | 0.21 |
| Native American Magnet | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 345 | 0.24 |
| Native American Magnet | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 345 | 0.24 |
| International School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 981 | 0.26 |
| International School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 981 | 0.26 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Buffalo Charter School | 6 | Charter | K-8 | 503 | 0.21 |
| Native American Magnet | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 345 | 0.24 |
| International School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 981 | 0.26 |
| Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School | 1 | Charter | 5-7 | 222 | 0.74 |
| Dr Antonia Pantoja Community School Of Academic Ex | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 443 | 0.77 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | NR | Public | 12 | 122 | 0.32 |
| Newcomer Academy At Lafayette | NR | Public | 9-12 | 200 | 0.32 |
| Lafayette International School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 415 | 0.32 |
| Buffalo Seminary | NR | Private | 9-12 | 195 | 0.86 |
| Nardin Academy High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.92 |
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Here are the neighbors for 131 Congress, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 289 Herkimer, Buffalo | 1,662 | 11/10/2021 | $105,000 |
| 231 Delavan W, Buffalo | 04/05/2024 | $6,500 | |
| 107 Congress, Buffalo | 4,056 | 11/22/2024 | $80,000 |
| 139 Congress, Buffalo | 2,780 | 12/15/2015 | $52,000 |
| 293 Herkimer, Buffalo | 1,770 | 01/10/2024 | $203,000 |
| 127 Congress, Buffalo | 2,481 | 09/13/2021 | $1 |
| 121 Congress, Buffalo | 3,728 | 11/22/2011 | $15,000 |
| 109 Congress, Buffalo | 2,400 | 09/16/2019 | $250,000 |
| 158 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo | 2,676 | ||
| 119 Congress, Buffalo | 1,944 | 02/08/2017 | $58,000 |
| 117 Congress, Buffalo | 1,201 | 09/01/2022 | $50,000 |
| 135 Congress, Buffalo | 2,056 | 11/19/2020 | $65,000 |
| 299 Herkimer, Buffalo | 1,588 | 07/24/2024 | $186,000 |
| 235 Delavan W, Buffalo | 02/19/2015 | $2,700 | |
| 162 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo | 1,774 | ||
| 297 Herkimer, Buffalo | 1,800 | 11/01/2018 | $1 |
| 125 Congress, Buffalo | 2,464 | 04/28/2023 | $1 |
| 141 Congress, Buffalo | 1,880 | 09/28/2015 | $1 |
| 164 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo | 2,789 | 07/01/2013 | $51,500 |
| 113 Congress, Buffalo | 1,342 | 07/05/2024 | $110,000 |