| Primary address | 42 Essex, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14213 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 99.440-5-9.100 |
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| Sale date | 07/11/2008 |
| Sale price | $65,500 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $2,141 |
| Building sqft | 2,022 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.144 |
| Lot dimensions | 25 ft X 157 ft |
| Frontage | 25 |
| Depth | 157 |
| Year built | 1890 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Kitchen | 2 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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42 Essex, Buffalo, NY 14213 was built in 1890 and has a total of 2,022 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 42 Essex, Buffalo, NY 14213 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $220,000, the tax amount paid for 42 Essex, Buffalo, NY 14213 is $2,140.
When was 42 Essex, Buffalo, NY 14213 last sold and what was the last sale price?42 Essex, Buffalo, NY 14213 was last sold in 07/11/2008 for $65,500.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 42 Essex, Buffalo, NY 14213. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $2,141 |
| Market value | $220,000 |
| Assessed value | $220,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 42 Essex, 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 | $292,683 | $180,000 | 9.7317 | $1,752 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $257,143 | $180,000 | 13.43 | $2,417 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $230,800 | $180,000 | 14.71 | $2,648 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $203,400 | $180,000 | 16.01 | $2,882 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $200,000 | $180,000 | 16.22 | $2,920 | +128.35% |
The complete history of permits filed for 42 Essex, 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) |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School | 1 | Charter | 5-7 | 222 | 0.13 |
| Frank A Sedita School 30 | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 672 | 0.35 |
| Frank A Sedita School 30 | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 672 | 0.35 |
| International School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 981 | 0.40 |
| International School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 981 | 0.40 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School | 1 | Charter | 5-7 | 222 | 0.13 |
| Frank A Sedita School 30 | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 672 | 0.35 |
| International School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 981 | 0.40 |
| Nardin Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.50 |
| West Buffalo Charter School | 6 | Charter | K-8 | 503 | 0.68 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nardin Academy Elementary | NR | Private | 9-12 | 444 | 0.45 |
| Lafayette International School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 415 | 0.46 |
| Newcomer Academy At Lafayette | NR | Public | 9-12 | 200 | 0.46 |
| Lafayette High School | NR | Public | 12 | 122 | 0.46 |
| Nardin Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.50 |
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Here are the neighbors for 42 Essex, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Brayton, Buffalo | 01/23/2024 | $32,500 | |
| 44 Essex, Buffalo | 2,332 | 04/09/2002 | $1 |
| 36 Essex, Buffalo | 7,488 | 12/13/2002 | $1 |
| 26 Essex, Buffalo | 13,009 | ||
| 1014 Niagara, Buffalo | |||
| 1016 Niagara, Buffalo | 11,913 | 04/01/2022 | $365,000 |
| 118 Brayton, Buffalo | 2,024 | 05/02/2025 | $26,000 |
| 397 Massachusetts, Buffalo | 3,672 | 01/28/2005 | $8,000 |
| 513 Massachusetts, Buffalo | 2,808 | 01/08/2015 | $1 |
| 68 Chenango, Buffalo | |||
| 116 Brayton, Buffalo | 1,880 | 10/09/2019 | $108,000 |
| 80 Chenango, Buffalo | 12,942 | 10/23/2008 | $1 |
| 38 Essex, Buffalo | 2,104 | 12/18/2008 | $130,000 |
| 913 Prospect, Buffalo | 2,434 | 07/22/2002 | $6,000 |
| 20 Essex, Buffalo | 5,150 | 07/29/2014 | $1 |
| 909 Prospect, Buffalo | 2,440 | 09/06/2024 | $1 |
| 100 Brayton, Buffalo | 1,920 | 05/30/2023 | $263,000 |
| 81 Brayton, Buffalo | 1,940 | 06/27/2023 | $168,000 |
| 108 Brayton, Buffalo | 2,104 | 04/28/2003 | $30,000 |
| 72 Chenango, Buffalo | 2,360 | 05/15/2025 | $1 |