| Primary address | 278 Kensington, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14214 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 89.600-7-35 |
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| Sale date | 08/27/2025 |
| Sale price | $1 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $856 |
| Building sqft | 1,920 |
| Building class | One Family Year-Round Residence (210) |
| Acreage | 0.087 |
| Lot dimensions | 42 ft X 90 ft |
| Frontage | 42 |
| Depth | 90 |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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278 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,920 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 278 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $88,000, the tax amount paid for 278 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214 is $856.
When was 278 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214 last sold and what was the last sale price?278 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214 was last sold in 08/27/2025 for $1.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2025 | $1 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 278 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $856 |
| Market value | $88,000 |
| Assessed value | $88,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 Kensington, 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 | $73,171 | $45,000 | 9.7317 | $438 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $64,286 | $45,000 | 13.43 | $604 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $57,700 | $45,000 | 14.71 | $662 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $50,800 | $45,000 | 16.01 | $720 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $50,000 | $45,000 | 16.22 | $730 | +86.96% |
The complete history of permits filed for 278 Kensington, 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 278 Kensington, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's School For The Deaf | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 99 | 0.35 |
| St Mary's School For The Deaf | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 99 | 0.35 |
| Dr Lydia T Wright School Of Excellence | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 580 | 0.40 |
| Dr Lydia T Wright School Of Excellence | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 580 | 0.40 |
| St. Mary's School for the Deaf | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.42 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's School For The Deaf | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 99 | 0.35 |
| Dr Lydia T Wright School Of Excellence | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 580 | 0.40 |
| St. Mary's School for the Deaf | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.42 |
| Buffalo Collegiate Charter School | 2 | Charter | 4-8 | 231 | 0.43 |
| P.S. 84 | NR | Public | K-12 | 155 | 0.48 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgard Vocational High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 444 | 0.28 |
| St Mary's School For The Deaf | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 99 | 0.35 |
| St. Mary's School for the Deaf | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.42 |
| P.S. 84 | NR | Public | K-12 | 155 | 0.48 |
| The Math Science Technology Preparatory School At | 2 | Public | 7-12 | 435 | 0.54 |
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Here are the neighbors for 278 Kensington, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 816 Ashland, Buffalo | 1,886 | 06/27/2011 | $76,000 |
| 179 Claremont, Buffalo | 2,808 | 11/06/2003 | $85,000 |
| 183 Claremont, Buffalo | 2,806 | 01/08/2003 | $90,000 |
| 318 Kensington, Buffalo | |||
| 1990 Fillmore, Buffalo | 8,633 | 02/11/2014 | $132,500 |
| 189 Claremont, Buffalo | 2,808 | 09/08/2016 | $212,500 |
| 1996 Fillmore, Buffalo | 2,240 | 08/23/2011 | $6,000 |
| 302 Kensington, Buffalo | 2,459 | 03/29/1999 | $1 |
| 310 Kensington, Buffalo | 2,100 | 08/10/2009 | $34,000 |
| 818 Ashland, Buffalo | 1,618 | 08/30/2011 | $105,000 |
| 175 Claremont, Buffalo | 2,808 | 06/02/2000 | $81,000 |
| 185 Claremont, Buffalo | 2,808 | 06/27/2007 | $147,000 |
| 296 Kensington, Buffalo | 15,852 | 11/18/1998 | $265,000 |
| 11 Berkley, Buffalo | 1,980 | 07/17/2003 | $1 |
| 7 Berkley, Buffalo | 2,879 | ||
| 193 Claremont, Buffalo | 2,808 | 10/28/1998 | $29,950 |
| 3 Berkley, Buffalo | 4,216 | 07/02/2009 | $300,000 |
| 505 Forest, Buffalo | |||
| 292 Kensington, Buffalo | 3,748 | 05/30/1997 | $72,800 |
| 276 Kensington, Buffalo | 11/15/2024 | $6,250 |