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171 St James, Buffalo, NY 14222 - Property report

Also known as: 171 St James

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1930

Acreage

0.081

Sale price

$215,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
171 St James
ZIP code
14222
County
Erie
Parcel ID
89.780-1-40

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/15/2008
Sale price
$215,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$4,562
Zoning & Use
Zoning
N-2R
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
2377
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1930
AC
No
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Composition
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
1
Basement
Full
Attic
300
Heating
Hot water/steam
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
30 ft X 118 ft
Acreage
0.081
Frontage
30 ft
Depth
118 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
49 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
83 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
140200

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Ownership information for 171 St James, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 171 St James, Buffalo, NY 14222

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/15/2008 $215,000 XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX
03/10/2008 $130,000 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
04/10/2002 $1 XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X.X XXXXXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/15/2008 - D
08/15/2008 - R
Deed XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX X
03/10/2008 - D
03/10/2008 - R
Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/10/2002 - D
04/10/2002 - R
Deed
(Quit claim deed)
XXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X.X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 171 St James, 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
$4,562
Base tax
$4,700
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$483,000
Land value
$85,000
Building value
$398,000
Assessed value
$483,000

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $455,285 $280,000 9.7317 $2,725 -27.54%
2024 $400,000 $280,000 13.43 $3,760 -8.70%
2023 $359,000 $280,000 14.71 $4,119 -8.12%
2022 $316,400 $280,000 16.01 $4,483 -1.29%
2021 $311,100 $280,000 16.22 $4,542 +19.31%
2020 $304,700 $195,000 19.52 $3,806 -3.79%
2019 $286,800 $195,000 20.29 $3,957 n/a

Permit information for 171 St James, Buffalo, NY

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
05/10/2024
04/22/2024
11/17/2021
01/02/2010

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Nardin Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.40
Nardin Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.40
International School 3 Public PK, K-8 981 0.57
International School 3 Public PK, K-8 981 0.57
Catholic Academy West Buffalo NR Private PK-8 166 0.68
Catholic Academy West Buffalo NR Private PK-8 166 0.68
Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School 1 Charter 5-7 222 0.74
P.S. 17 1 Public PK, K-4 309 0.81
P.S. 17 1 Public PK, K-4 309 0.81
Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts 5 Public 5-12 566 0.92
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Nardin Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.40
International School 3 Public PK, K-8 981 0.57
Catholic Academy West Buffalo NR Private PK-8 166 0.68
Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School 1 Charter 5-7 222 0.74
Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts 5 Public 5-12 566 0.92
West Buffalo Charter School 6 Charter K-8 503 0.97
Frank A Sedita School 30 2 Public PK, K-8 672 0.99
Stanley G Falk School NR Private K-12 596 1.00
Native American Magnet 3 Public PK, K-8 345 1.02
Dr Antonia Pantoja Community School Of Academic Ex 3 Public PK, K-8 443 1.30
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Buffalo Seminary NR Private 9-12 195 0.21
Nardin Academy High School NR Private 9-12 0 0.30
Nardin Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.40
Newcomer Academy At Lafayette NR Public 9-12 200 0.46
Lafayette High School NR Public 12 122 0.46
Lafayette International School 2 Public 9-12 415 0.46
Nardin Academy Elementary NR Private 9-12 444 0.47
Canisius High NR Private 9-12 878 0.81
Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts 5 Public 5-12 566 0.92
Health Sciences Charter School 4 Charter 9-12 446 1.02

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 171 St James, Buffalo, NY 14222?

The development at 171 St James, Buffalo, NY 14222 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 171 St James, Buffalo, NY 14222?

171 St James, Buffalo, NY 14222 has a total of 2,377 square feet.

When was 171 St James, Buffalo, NY 14222 last sold and what was the sale price?

171 St James, Buffalo, NY 14222 was last sold on 08/15/2008 for $215,000.

What is the assessed value of 171 St James, Buffalo, NY 14222?

171 St James, Buffalo, NY 14222 is currently assessed at $483,000.

What are the property taxes for 171 St James, Buffalo, NY 14222?

The property taxes for 171 St James, Buffalo, NY 14222 total $4,700.

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