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491 Crescent, Buffalo, NY 14214 Property Information

491 Crescent, Buffalo, NY 14214 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 491 Crescent, Buffalo
Zip code 14214
County Erie
Municipality Buffalo
Parcel ID 89.270-2-27

Sales & Tax Overview for 491 Crescent, Buffalo

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Sale date 11/21/2023
Sale price $375,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $3,540

Lot & Building Information for 491 Crescent, Buffalo

Building sqft 2,316
Building class Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Acreage 0.099
Lot dimensions 40 ft X 108 ft
Frontage 40
Depth 108
Year built 1920
Stories 2
Units 2
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 2
Kitchen 2
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Wood
Heat Hot air
Central air conditioning Yes
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Buffalo

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About 491 Crescent, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 491 Crescent, Buffalo, NY 14214?

491 Crescent, Buffalo, NY 14214 was built in 1920 and has a total of 2,316 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 491 Crescent, Buffalo, NY 14214 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $378,000, the tax amount paid for 491 Crescent, Buffalo, NY 14214 is $3,678.

When was 491 Crescent, Buffalo, NY 14214 last sold and what was the last sale price?

491 Crescent, Buffalo, NY 14214 was last sold in 11/21/2023 for $375,000.

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 491 Crescent, Buffalo

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/21/2023 $375,000
11/20/2023 $1
10/31/2021 $10
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 491 Crescent, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/30/2023 - R
11/21/2023 - D
Deed
11/30/2023 - R
11/20/2023 - D
Deed
11/04/2021 - R
10/31/2021 - D
Deed
(Quit claim deed)
10/18/2005 - D
10/18/2005 - R
Deed
03/05/2004 - D
03/05/2004 - R
Deed
10/15/2003 - D
10/15/2003 - R
Deed
12/21/2001 - D
12/21/2001 - R
Deed
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 491 Crescent, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Base tax $3,679
Current property tax $3,540
Market value $378,000
Assessed value $378,000

Assessment History for 491 Crescent, Buffalo

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $344,715 $212,000 9.7317 $2,063 -27.54%
2024 $302,857 $212,000 13.43 $2,847 -8.70%
2023 $271,800 $212,000 14.71 $3,119 -8.12%
2022 $239,500 $212,000 16.01 $3,394 -1.29%
2021 $235,600 $212,000 16.22 $3,439 +20.66%

Permits for 491 Crescent, Buffalo

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Issued Permit Type Status
05/19/2025
05/19/2014
03/28/2011
       
       
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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 (miles)
St Mark Elementary School NR Private K-8 397 0.14
Aloma D Johnson Community Charter School NR Charter K-4 256 0.38
Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School NR Charter K-1 145 0.38
Dr George Blackman Ecc 2 Public PK, K-4 360 0.49
Dr George Blackman Ecc 2 Public PK, K-4 360 0.49

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Mark Elementary School NR Private K-8 397 0.14
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School 2 Charter 4-8 231 0.52
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 0.59
St. Mary's School for the Deaf NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.67
St Mary's School For The Deaf NR Private PK, K-12 99 0.71

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 0.59
St. Mary's School for the Deaf NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.67
St Mary's School For The Deaf NR Private PK, K-12 99 0.71
Holy Angels Academy NR Private 9-12 208 0.74
Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec 4 Public 9-12 401 0.76

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Neighbors for 491 Crescent, Buffalo

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
66 Russell, Buffalo 1,700 02/08/2023 $1
111 Morris Ave, Buffalo 4,794 07/31/2018 $733,200
239 Summit, Buffalo 2,792 05/31/2005 $199,900
219 Summit, Buffalo 2,009 12/12/2003 $32,000
105 Morris Ave, Buffalo 2,768 11/23/2021 $1
192 Summit, Buffalo 2,944 09/28/2017 $1
243 Summit, Buffalo 1,790 05/30/2008 $233,810
251 Summit, Buffalo 1,952 10/27/1999 $86,100
74 Russell, Buffalo 2,636 05/26/2021 $300,000
223 Summit, Buffalo 3,945 01/14/2013 $174,900
93 Morris Ave, Buffalo 2,620 04/18/2022 $1
99 Morris Ave, Buffalo 2,776 08/31/2010 $364,500
72 Russell, Buffalo 2,290 04/24/2007 $85,000
70 Russell, Buffalo 1,836
84 Russell, Buffalo 3,054 12/12/2024 $1
229 Summit, Buffalo 2,835 06/02/2009 $181,000
247 Summit, Buffalo 1,868
237 Summit, Buffalo 2,448 03/11/1998 $65,000
235 Summit, Buffalo 2,398
82 Russell, Buffalo 2,200 05/19/2025 $1
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