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797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 - Property report

Also known as: 797 Amherst St

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Property type

Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)

Year built

1919

Acreage

0.114

Sale price

$131,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
797 Amherst Street
ZIP code
14216
County
Erie
Parcel ID
89.220-4-12

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/02/2013
Sale price
$131,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$2,587
Zoning & Use
Zoning
N-3R
Units
2
Building
Property type
Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Building sq. ft.
2200
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1919
AC
No
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Brick
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
2
Basement
Full
Fireplaces
1
Heating
Hot air
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
33 ft X 150 ft
Acreage
0.114
Frontage
33 ft
Depth
150 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
69 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
51 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
64 /100.  Bikeable
School district
140200

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Ownership

Ownership information for 797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/02/2013 $131,000 XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX X
05/28/2009 $83,000 XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/02/2013 - D
08/02/2013 - R		 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX X
05/28/2009 - D
05/28/2009 - R		 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$2,587
Base tax
$2,725
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$280,000
Land value
$45,000
Building value
$235,000
Assessed value
$280,000

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $292,683 $180,000 9.7317 $1,752 -27.54%
2024 $257,143 $180,000 13.43 $2,417 -8.70%
2023 $230,800 $180,000 14.71 $2,648 -8.12%
2022 $203,400 $180,000 16.01 $2,882 -1.29%
2021 $200,000 $180,000 16.22 $2,920 +80.20%
2020 $129,700 $83,000 19.52 $1,620 -3.79%
2019 $122,100 $83,000 20.29 $1,684 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
09/19/2012

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Frederick Olmsted 64 At 78 7 Public PK, K-4 558 0.17
Frederick Olmsted 64 At 78 7 Public PK, K-4 558 0.17
Tapestry Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,108 0.30
Elmwood Village Charter - Hertel 4 Charter K-7 385 0.59
Holy Spirit School NR Private K-8 0 0.63
Our Lady Of Black Rock School NR Private PK-8 171 0.67
Our Lady Of Black Rock School NR Private PK-8 171 0.67
Elmwood-Franklin School NR Private PK-8 293 0.73
Elmwood-Franklin School NR Private PK-8 293 0.73
West Hertel Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 750 0.87
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Tapestry Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,108 0.30
Elmwood Village Charter - Hertel 4 Charter K-7 385 0.59
Holy Spirit School NR Private K-8 0 0.63
Our Lady Of Black Rock School NR Private PK-8 171 0.67
Elmwood-Franklin School NR Private PK-8 293 0.73
West Hertel Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 750 0.87
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 0.87
P.S. 81 3 Public PK, K-8 737 0.88
Grabiarz Campus School 79 2 Public PK, K-8 538 1.02
St Mark Elementary School NR Private K-8 397 1.33
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Tapestry Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,108 0.30
Mckinley Vocational High School 1 Public 9-12 986 0.30
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 0.87
Buffalo Seminary NR Private 9-12 195 1.09
Lafayette International School 2 Public 9-12 415 1.44
Lafayette High School NR Public 12 122 1.44
Newcomer Academy At Lafayette NR Public 9-12 200 1.44
St. Mary's School for the Deaf NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.50
Nardin Academy High School NR Private 9-12 0 1.57
St Mary's School For The Deaf NR Private PK, K-12 99 1.57

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Neighbors for 797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY

494 Woodward, Buffalo 95 Tillinghast, Buffalo 465 Parkside, Buffalo 801 Amherst St, Buffalo 805 Amherst St, Buffalo 795 Amherst St, Buffalo 775 Amherst St, Buffalo 111 Tillinghast, Buffalo 600 Crescent, Buffalo 777 Amherst St, Buffalo 809 Amherst St, Buffalo 791 Amherst St, Buffalo 612 Crescent, Buffalo 608 Crescent, Buffalo 596 Crescent, Buffalo 99 Tillinghast, Buffalo 771 Amherst St, Buffalo 107 Tillinghast, Buffalo 856 Amherst St, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY

14150, Erie County, NY 14201, Erie County, NY 14202, Erie County, NY 14203, Erie County, NY 14204, Erie County, NY 14206, Erie County, NY 14207, Erie County, NY 14208, Erie County, NY 14209, Erie County, NY 14210, Erie County, NY 14211, Erie County, NY 14212, Erie County, NY 14213, Erie County, NY 14214, Erie County, NY 14215, Erie County, NY 14217, Erie County, NY 14222, Erie County, NY 14223, Erie County, NY 14226, Erie County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216?

The development at 797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 was built in 1919.

What is the total square footage of 797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216?

797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 has a total of 2,200 square feet.

When was 797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 last sold and what was the sale price?

797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 was last sold on 08/02/2013 for $131,000.

What is the assessed value of 797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216?

797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 is currently assessed at $280,000.

What are the property taxes for 797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216?

The property taxes for 797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 total $2,724.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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