257 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213 Property Information
257 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 257 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14213 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 99.270-3-9.100 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 257 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo
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| Sale date | 12/31/2008 |
| Sale price | $200,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $25,302 |
Lot & Building Information for 257 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo
| Building sqft | 27,996 |
| Building class | Downtown Row Type (Detached) (482) |
| Acreage | 0.701 |
| Lot dimensions | 199 ft X 150 ft |
| Frontage | 199 |
| Depth | 150 |
| Year built | 1928 |
| Year last altered | 2009 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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Other Property Data for 257 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo
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About 257 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo
This Downtown Row Type (Detached) (482) located at 257 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213 has a total of 27,996 square feet and a current price per square foot of $7.
What is the year built & the current market value of 257 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213?257 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213 was built in 1928 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,600,000.
Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 257 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2008 | $200,000 | Register | Register |
Title Documents for 257 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo
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Property Taxes for 257 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo
Access detailed property tax data for 257 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $25,302 |
| Market value | $2,600,000 |
| Assessed value | $2,600,000 |
Assessment History for 257 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 257 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 | $2,601,626 | $1,600,000 | 9.7317 | $15,571 | -48.81% |
| 2024 | $3,235,714 | $2,265,000 | 13.43 | $30,419 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $2,903,800 | $2,265,000 | 14.71 | $33,318 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $2,559,300 | $2,265,000 | 16.01 | $36,263 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $2,516,700 | $2,265,000 | 16.22 | $36,738 | +56.84% |
Permits for 257 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo
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Demographics by Zip Code
| Total population | 24,107 |
| Median age | 31.1 |
| Average household income | $74,877 |
| Family households | 50.8% |
| Occupied housing units | 9,492 |
| Owner occupied units | 39.5% |
| Average number of people per household | 2.47 |
| Median year structure built | 1938 |
| Median value for units with a mortgage | $251,500 |
| Median value for units without a mortgage | $165,500 |
Risk
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Transportation
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Neighbors for 257 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo
Here are the neighbors for 257 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146 Parkdale, Buffalo | 2,590 | 01/26/2018 | $1 |
| 65 Congress, Buffalo | 2,332 | 03/25/2016 | $35,000 |
| 61 Congress, Buffalo | 2,332 | 09/20/2022 | $234,900 |
| 231 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo | 3,690 | 02/28/2022 | $1 |
| 578 Richmond, Buffalo | 3,416 | 09/18/2025 | $765,000 |
| 225 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo | 2,492 | 12/12/2014 | $108,700 |
| 140 Parkdale, Buffalo | 2,336 | 12/13/2019 | $200,000 |
| 229 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo | 2,835 | 11/10/2016 | $1 |
| 59 Congress, Buffalo | 1,716 | 12/30/2004 | $27,000 |
| 590 Richmond, Buffalo | 2,877 | 12/03/2004 | $220,000 |
| 154 Parkdale, Buffalo | 2,512 | 10/11/2000 | $44,200 |
| 150 Parkdale, Buffalo | 2,500 | 09/05/2006 | $70,000 |
| 67 Congress, Buffalo | 2,332 | 07/29/2024 | $240,000 |
| 574 Richmond, Buffalo | 3,269 | 09/16/2021 | $520,150 |
| 223 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo | 4,300 | 03/24/2025 | $1 |
| 489 Auburn, Buffalo | 1,868 | 04/04/2008 | $47,500 |
| 584 Richmond, Buffalo | 3,002 | 05/06/2015 | $250,000 |
| 485 Auburn, Buffalo | 2,045 | 08/31/2005 | $69,000 |
| 55 Congress, Buffalo | 1,851 | 02/24/2023 | $130,000 |
| 142 Parkdale, Buffalo | 1,584 | 07/22/2019 | $250,000 |