| Primary address | 797 Amherst Street, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14216 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 89.220-4-12 |
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| Sale date | 08/02/2013 |
| Sale price | $131,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $2,587 |
| Building sqft | 2,200 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.114 |
| Lot dimensions | 33 ft X 150 ft |
| Frontage | 33 |
| Depth | 150 |
| Year built | 1919 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Kitchen | 2 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 was built in 1919 and has a total of 2,200 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $280,000, the tax amount paid for 797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 is $2,724.
When was 797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 last sold and what was the last sale price?797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 was last sold in 08/02/2013 for $131,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 797 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $2,725 |
| Current property tax | $2,587 |
| Market value | $280,000 |
| Assessed value | $280,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 797 Amherst Street, 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 | $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% |
The complete history of permits filed for 797 Amherst Street, 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 797 Amherst Street, 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 to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Here are the neighbors for 797 Amherst Street, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 494 Woodward, Buffalo | 2,340 | 06/15/2015 | $228,000 |
| 95 Tillinghast, Buffalo | 2,711 | 07/11/2022 | $1 |
| 465 Parkside, Buffalo | 2,176 | 07/22/2022 | $1 |
| 801 Amherst St, Buffalo | 1,566 | 10/20/2021 | $126,500 |
| 805 Amherst St, Buffalo | 1,432 | 09/05/2025 | $260,000 |
| 795 Amherst St, Buffalo | 2,540 | 09/03/2013 | $155,000 |
| 775 Amherst St, Buffalo | 2,332 | ||
| 111 Tillinghast, Buffalo | 1,856 | 02/01/2007 | $250,000 |
| 600 Crescent, Buffalo | 3,124 | 06/26/2001 | $115,000 |
| 777 Amherst St, Buffalo | 2,208 | 10/04/2024 | $340,000 |
| 809 Amherst St, Buffalo | 1,692 | 02/08/2023 | $114,000 |
| 791 Amherst St, Buffalo | 2,542 | 04/23/2025 | $1 |
| 612 Crescent, Buffalo | 2,624 | 08/10/2016 | $155,000 |
| 608 Crescent, Buffalo | 2,334 | 11/23/2015 | $1 |
| 596 Crescent, Buffalo | 2,230 | 01/15/2008 | $80,237 |
| 99 Tillinghast, Buffalo | 1,994 | 05/29/2001 | $1 |
| 771 Amherst St, Buffalo | 2,280 | 11/05/2019 | $250,000 |
| 107 Tillinghast, Buffalo | 2,656 | 01/23/2015 | $1 |
| 856 Amherst St, Buffalo | 17,581 | 09/19/2025 | $1,900,000 |