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388 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213 Property Information

388 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 388 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo
Zip code 14213
County Erie
Municipality Buffalo
Parcel ID 88.840-5-29

Sales & Tax Overview for 388 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo

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Sale date 09/05/2025
Sale price $520,000
Arm's length
Property tax $3,727

Lot & Building Information for 388 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo

Building sqft 3,539
Building class Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Acreage 0.141
Lot dimensions 40 ft X 154 ft
Frontage 40
Depth 154
Year built 1920
Stories 2
Units 2
Rooms 18
Bedrooms 8
Bathrooms 2
Half bathrooms 2
Kitchen 2
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Brick
Heat Hot air
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Buffalo

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Other Property Data for 388 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo

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About 388 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 388 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213?

388 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213 was built in 1920 and has a total of 3,539 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 388 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $383,000, the tax amount paid for 388 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213 is $3,727.

When was 388 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213 last sold and what was the last sale price?

388 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213 was last sold in 09/05/2025 for $520,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 388 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/05/2025 $520,000
11/21/2023 $395,000
07/27/2016 $385,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 388 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/05/2025 - D
09/05/2025 - R
Deed
11/21/2023 - D
11/24/2023 - R
Deed
07/27/2016 - D
07/28/2016 - R
Deed
12/12/2006 - D
12/12/2006 - R
Deed
04/28/1998 - D
04/28/1998 - R
Deed
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 388 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $3,727
Market value $383,000
Assessed value $383,000

Assessment History for 388 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 388 Lafayette Avenue, 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 $475,285 $292,300 9.7317 $2,845 -29.40%
2024 $428,571 $300,000 13.43 $4,029 -21.97%
2023 $450,000 $351,000 14.71 $5,163 -8.12%
2022 $396,600 $351,000 16.01 $5,620 -1.29%
2021 $390,000 $351,000 16.22 $5,693 +94.44%

Permits for 388 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo

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Issued Permit Type Status
12/19/2023
10/05/2016
02/04/2013
       
       
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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
International School 3 Public PK, K-8 981 0.14
International School 3 Public PK, K-8 981 0.14
West Buffalo Charter School 6 Charter K-8 503 0.54
Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School 1 Charter 5-7 222 0.57
Nardin Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.59

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
International School 3 Public PK, K-8 981 0.14
West Buffalo Charter School 6 Charter K-8 503 0.54
Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School 1 Charter 5-7 222 0.57
Nardin Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.59
Native American Magnet 3 Public PK, K-8 345 0.60

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Lafayette High School NR Public 12 122 0.04
Lafayette International School 2 Public 9-12 415 0.04
Newcomer Academy At Lafayette NR Public 9-12 200 0.04
Buffalo Seminary NR Private 9-12 195 0.55
Nardin Academy High School NR Private 9-12 0 0.56

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Neighbors for 388 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo

Here are the neighbors for 388 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
396 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo 3,939 08/15/2022 $425,000
110 Meadow, Buffalo 3,778 09/30/2022 $830,000
82 Meadow, Buffalo 4,968 09/19/2016 $1,300,000
25 Middlesex, Buffalo 2,344 10/01/2021 $1
120 Meadow, Buffalo 2,432 08/26/2024 $1,100,000
369 Delavan W, Buffalo 2,233 08/14/2019 $305,000
90 Meadow, Buffalo 4,411 09/15/2025 $1
420 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo
371 Delavan W, Buffalo 1,818 07/10/2006 $40,890
37 Middlesex, Buffalo 6,923 10/07/2015 $1
400 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo 3,618 11/23/1993 $1
361 Delavan W, Buffalo 2,968 11/10/2016 $252,000
367 Delavan W, Buffalo 1,816 06/07/2010 $116,000
100 Meadow, Buffalo 5,807 11/02/2022 $1
406 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo 2,904 11/27/2024 $440,000
392 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo 3,149 07/13/2023 $495,000
114 Meadow, Buffalo 3,040 05/28/2025 $1
363 Delavan W, Buffalo 2,466 01/18/2012 $75,000
104 Meadow, Buffalo 3,238 03/14/2008 $600,000
408 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo 3,838 06/26/2017 $1

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