| Primary address | 542 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14222 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 89.770-4-26 |
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| Sale date | 11/10/2014 |
| Sale price | $637,500 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $8,126 |
| Building sqft | 3,925 |
| Building class | One Family Year-Round Residence (210) |
| Acreage | 0.146 |
| Lot dimensions | 43 ft X 148 ft |
| Frontage | 43 |
| Depth | 148 |
| Year built | 1900 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Rooms | 7 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Half bathrooms | 1 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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542 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 was built in 1900 and has a total of 3,925 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 542 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $835,000, the tax amount paid for 542 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 is $8,125.
When was 542 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 last sold and what was the last sale price?542 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 was last sold in 11/10/2014 for $637,500.
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Access detailed property tax data for 542 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $8,126 |
| Market value | $835,000 |
| Assessed value | $835,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 542 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 | $1,102,439 | $678,000 | 9.7317 | $6,598 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $968,571 | $678,000 | 13.43 | $9,106 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $869,200 | $678,000 | 14.71 | $9,973 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $766,100 | $678,000 | 16.01 | $10,855 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $753,300 | $678,000 | 16.22 | $10,997 | +85.93% |
The complete history of permits filed for 542 Lafayette Avenue, 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 542 Lafayette Avenue, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nardin Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.39 |
| Nardin Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.39 |
| International School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 981 | 0.43 |
| International School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 981 | 0.43 |
| Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School | 1 | Charter | 5-7 | 222 | 0.62 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nardin Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.39 |
| International School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 981 | 0.43 |
| Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School | 1 | Charter | 5-7 | 222 | 0.62 |
| Catholic Academy West Buffalo | NR | Private | PK-8 | 166 | 0.70 |
| West Buffalo Charter School | 6 | Charter | K-8 | 503 | 0.83 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nardin Academy High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.31 |
| Buffalo Seminary | NR | Private | 9-12 | 195 | 0.33 |
| Lafayette International School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 415 | 0.33 |
| Newcomer Academy At Lafayette | NR | Public | 9-12 | 200 | 0.33 |
| Lafayette High School | NR | Public | 12 | 122 | 0.33 |
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Here are the neighbors for 542 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 Gillette, Buffalo | 2,518 | 10/29/2015 | $1 |
| 369 Humboldt, Buffalo | 3,230 | 10/13/2025 | $1 |
| 550 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo | 4,590 | ||
| 536 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo | 4,538 | 12/11/2023 | $990,000 |
| 373 Humboldt, Buffalo | 2,303 | 03/05/2005 | $1 |
| 143 Oakgrove, Buffalo | 1,598 | 03/25/2021 | $1 |
| 146 Hughes, Buffalo | 2,748 | 10/28/2024 | $1 |
| 154 Hughes, Buffalo | 3,008 | 07/07/2025 | $1 |
| 546 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo | 4,012 | ||
| 357 Humboldt, Buffalo | 04/13/1993 | $1 | |
| 113 Gillette, Buffalo | |||
| 361 Humboldt, Buffalo | 2,300 | ||
| 367 Humboldt, Buffalo | 2,300 | 08/23/2018 | $136,000 |
| 139 Oakgrove, Buffalo | 1,440 | 01/30/2013 | $11,000 |
| 556 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo | 3,452 | 11/24/1998 | $1 |
| 560 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo | 3,293 | ||
| 158 Hughes, Buffalo | 3,000 | 05/04/2020 | |
| 147 Oakgrove, Buffalo | 1,560 | 03/25/2021 | $1 |
| 150 Hughes, Buffalo | 2,732 | 12/07/2021 | $284,000 |
| 93 Gillette, Buffalo | 11,938 |