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31 Essex, Buffalo, NY 14213 Property Information

31 Essex, Buffalo, NY 14213 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 31 Essex, Buffalo
Zip code 14213
County Erie
Municipality Buffalo
Parcel ID 99.440-6-9.100

Sales & Tax Overview for 31 Essex, Buffalo

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Sale date 02/16/2023
Sale price $180,000
Arm's length
Property tax $1,839

Lot & Building Information for 31 Essex, Buffalo

Building sqft 1,487
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.119
Lot dimensions 47 ft X 110 ft
Frontage 47
Depth 110
Year built 1827
Stories 2
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Kitchen 1
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Normal
Basement type Slab/pier
Exterior wall material Alum/vinyl
Heat No central
First story sqft
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School district Buffalo

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About 31 Essex, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 31 Essex, Buffalo, NY 14213?

31 Essex, Buffalo, NY 14213 was built in 1827 and has a total of 1,487 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 31 Essex, Buffalo, NY 14213 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $189,000, the tax amount paid for 31 Essex, Buffalo, NY 14213 is $1,839.

When was 31 Essex, Buffalo, NY 14213 last sold and what was the last sale price?

31 Essex, Buffalo, NY 14213 was last sold in 02/16/2023 for $180,000.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
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New York City’s office market outpaced the U.S. on several major metrics in Q1, with Manhattan vacancy nearly 5 percentage points below the national benchmark, asking rents climbing against a downward national trend and flex inventory crossing 15 million square feet.
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Past Sales & Property History for 31 Essex, Buffalo

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/16/2023 $180,000
05/31/2012 $1
04/08/2005 $1
       
       
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Title Documents for 31 Essex, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
02/16/2023 - D
02/17/2023 - R
Deed
05/31/2012 - D
06/17/2012 - R
Deed
(Quit claim deed)
04/08/2005 - D
04/20/2005 - R
Deed
02/25/2005 - D
02/25/2005 - R
Deed
09/03/2004 - D
09/03/2004 - R
Deed
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 31 Essex, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $1,839
Market value $189,000
Assessed value $189,000

Assessment History for 31 Essex, Buffalo

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $204,878 $126,000 9.7317 $1,226 -27.54%
2024 $180,000 $126,000 13.43 $1,692 -8.70%
2023 $161,500 $126,000 14.71 $1,853 -8.12%
2022 $142,400 $126,000 16.01 $2,017 -1.29%
2021 $140,000 $126,000 16.22 $2,044 +206.14%

Permits for 31 Essex, Buffalo

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School 1 Charter 5-7 222 0.12
Frank A Sedita School 30 2 Public PK, K-8 672 0.36
Frank A Sedita School 30 2 Public PK, K-8 672 0.36
International School 3 Public PK, K-8 981 0.42
International School 3 Public PK, K-8 981 0.42

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School 1 Charter 5-7 222 0.12
Frank A Sedita School 30 2 Public PK, K-8 672 0.36
International School 3 Public PK, K-8 981 0.42
Nardin Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.46
Catholic Academy West Buffalo NR Private PK-8 166 0.70

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Nardin Academy Elementary NR Private 9-12 444 0.40
Nardin Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.46
Newcomer Academy At Lafayette NR Public 9-12 200 0.47
Lafayette High School NR Public 12 122 0.47
Lafayette International School 2 Public 9-12 415 0.47

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Neighbors for 31 Essex, Buffalo

Here are the neighbors for 31 Essex, Buffalo.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
461 Normal, Buffalo 2,596 10/22/2015 $30,202
27 Chenango, Buffalo 2,980 03/21/2016 $1
404 Richmond, Buffalo 3,380 11/06/2003 $150,000
457 Normal, Buffalo 2,760 05/06/2015 $27,500
390 Richmond, Buffalo 3,037
36 Winter, Buffalo 2,827 12/19/2022 $186,500
465 Normal, Buffalo 1,600 10/21/2013 $30,000
414 Richmond, Buffalo 3,122 10/24/1996 $100,000
469 Normal, Buffalo 4,025 03/14/2025 $220,000
375 Hampshire, Buffalo 2,684 03/06/2020 $102,000
35 Lawrence, Buffalo 1,959 09/10/1997 $1
39 Lawrence, Buffalo 2,104 04/08/2008 $400
29 Lawrence, Buffalo 2,282 04/11/2005 $1
408 Richmond, Buffalo 2,970
418 Richmond, Buffalo 5,550 07/19/2019 $1
33 Lawrence, Buffalo 1,984 03/03/2011 $1
37 Essex, Buffalo 2,436 10/28/2013 $1
38 Winter, Buffalo 2,518 03/21/2014 $1
35 Essex, Buffalo 10/28/2013 $1
467 Normal, Buffalo 2,356 05/17/2014 $1
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