| Primary address | 551 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14222 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 100.210-3-4 |
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| Sale date | 11/21/2024 |
| Sale price | $1 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $8,661 |
| Building sqft | 4,943 |
| Building class | One Family Year-Round Residence (210) |
| Acreage | 0.287 |
| Lot dimensions | 50 ft X 250 ft |
| Frontage | 50 |
| Depth | 250 |
| Year built | 1900 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Half bathrooms | 1 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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551 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 was built in 1900 and has a total of 4,943 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 551 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $890,000, the tax amount paid for 551 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 is $8,661.
When was 551 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 last sold and what was the last sale price?551 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 was last sold in 11/21/2024 for $1.
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Access detailed property tax data for 551 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 | $8,661 |
| Market value | $890,000 |
| Assessed value | $890,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 551 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 | $913,821 | $562,000 | 9.7317 | $5,469 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $802,857 | $562,000 | 13.43 | $7,548 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $720,500 | $562,000 | 14.71 | $8,267 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $635,000 | $562,000 | 16.01 | $8,998 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $624,400 | $562,000 | 16.22 | $9,116 | +30.44% |
The complete history of permits filed for 551 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 551 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 | 0.33 |
| Nardin Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.33 |
| International School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 981 | 0.44 |
| International School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 981 | 0.44 |
| Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School | 1 | Charter | 5-7 | 222 | 0.58 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nardin Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.33 |
| International School | 3 | Public | PK, K-8 | 981 | 0.44 |
| Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School | 1 | Charter | 5-7 | 222 | 0.58 |
| Catholic Academy West Buffalo | NR | Private | PK-8 | 166 | 0.65 |
| Frank A Sedita School 30 | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 672 | 0.83 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nardin Academy High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.26 |
| Nardin Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.33 |
| Lafayette International School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 415 | 0.35 |
| Lafayette High School | NR | Public | 12 | 122 | 0.35 |
| Newcomer Academy At Lafayette | NR | Public | 9-12 | 200 | 0.35 |
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Here are the neighbors for 551 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 559 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo | 3,150 | 05/03/2001 | $10,000 |
| 530 Ashland, Buffalo | 3,134 | 12/11/2009 | $333,000 |
| 555 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo | 3,595 | ||
| 830 Elmwood, Buffalo | 9,229 | 02/13/2007 | $289,900 |
| 541 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo | 2,494 | 07/31/2025 | $669,000 |
| 525 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo | 5,012 | 05/20/2005 | $321,000 |
| 820 Elmwood, Buffalo | 7,368 | 05/13/2019 | $1,700,000 |
| 318 Hudson, Buffalo | 2,628 | 06/09/2023 | $725,000 |
| 545 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo | 3,560 | 12/19/2022 | $705,000 |
| 544 Ashland, Buffalo | 3,457 | 08/08/2001 | $170,000 |
| 546 Ashland, Buffalo | 3,300 | 06/26/2023 | $1 |
| 517 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo | 4,003 | 01/06/2022 | $1 |
| 826 Elmwood, Buffalo | 5,142 | 01/14/2014 | $410,010 |
| 818 Elmwood, Buffalo | 5,096 | 05/13/2019 | $1,700,000 |
| 834 Elmwood, Buffalo | 2,076 | 03/04/2024 | $300,000 |
| 563 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo | 3,069 | 08/11/2017 | $430,000 |
| 567 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo | 4,272 | 10/15/2021 | $465,000 |
| 540 Ashland, Buffalo | 3,713 | 05/27/2025 | $1 |
| 521 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo | 3,860 | 08/09/2019 | $565,000 |
| 536 Ashland, Buffalo | 2,204 | 05/23/2014 | $365,000 |