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537 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 - Property report

Also known as: 537 Lafayette Ave

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Property type

Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)

Year built

1900

Acreage

0.097

Sale price

$269,900

General information

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Address
Primary address
537 Lafayette Avenue
ZIP code
14222
County
Erie
Parcel ID
100.210-3-1

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/15/2008
Sale price
$269,900
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$7,026
Zoning & Use
Zoning
N-2R
Units
2
Building
Property type
Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Building sq. ft.
4146
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2.5
Year built
1900
AC
No
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Condition
Good
Exterior wall
Wood
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
2
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot air
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
42 ft X 101 ft
Acreage
0.097
Frontage
42 ft
Depth
101 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

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

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Ownership

Ownership information for 537 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 537 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/15/2008 $269,900 XXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX X
02/26/2002 $169,000 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/17/1997 $108,750 XXXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX & XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/15/2008 - D
05/15/2008 - R		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXX X
02/26/2002 - D
02/26/2002 - R		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
07/17/1997 - D
07/17/1997 - R		 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX & XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX X XX
07/30/1996 - R
05/23/1996 - D		 Deed XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX & XXXXX X
07/30/1996 - R
05/20/1996 - D		 Deed

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 537 Lafayette Avenue, 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
Property tax
$7,026
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$722,000
Land value
$85,000
Building value
$637,000
Assessed value
$722,000

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $754,472 $464,000 9.7317 $4,516 -27.54%
2024 $662,857 $464,000 13.43 $6,232 -8.70%
2023 $594,900 $464,000 14.71 $6,825 -8.12%
2022 $524,300 $464,000 16.01 $7,429 -1.29%
2021 $515,600 $464,000 16.22 $7,526 +42.85%
2020 $421,700 $269,900 19.52 $5,268 -3.79%
2019 $396,900 $269,900 20.29 $5,476 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 537 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
08/24/2022
07/22/2022
11/12/2013
10/07/2013

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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 0.36
Nardin Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.36
International School 3 Public PK, K-8 981 0.41
International School 3 Public PK, K-8 981 0.41
Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School 1 Charter 5-7 222 0.58
Catholic Academy West Buffalo NR Private PK-8 166 0.68
Catholic Academy West Buffalo NR Private PK-8 166 0.68
West Buffalo Charter School 6 Charter K-8 503 0.82
Frank A Sedita School 30 2 Public PK, K-8 672 0.83
Frank A Sedita School 30 2 Public PK, K-8 672 0.83
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Nardin Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.36
International School 3 Public PK, K-8 981 0.41
Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School 1 Charter 5-7 222 0.58
Catholic Academy West Buffalo NR Private PK-8 166 0.68
West Buffalo Charter School 6 Charter K-8 503 0.82
Frank A Sedita School 30 2 Public PK, K-8 672 0.83
Native American Magnet 3 Public PK, K-8 345 0.88
Stanley G Falk School NR Private K-12 596 0.94
Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts 5 Public 5-12 566 0.99
Dr Antonia Pantoja Community School Of Academic Ex 3 Public PK, K-8 443 1.12
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Nardin Academy High School NR Private 9-12 0 0.29
Lafayette International School 2 Public 9-12 415 0.33
Newcomer Academy At Lafayette NR Public 9-12 200 0.33
Lafayette High School NR Public 12 122 0.33
Nardin Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.36
Buffalo Seminary NR Private 9-12 195 0.37
Nardin Academy Elementary NR Private 9-12 444 0.39
Canisius High NR Private 9-12 878 0.86
Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts 5 Public 5-12 566 0.99
Health Sciences Charter School 4 Charter 9-12 446 1.01

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Neighbors for 537 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY

560 Auburn, Buffalo 497 Norwood, Buffalo 525 Auburn, Buffalo 541 Norwood, Buffalo 537 Norwood, Buffalo 535 Norwood, Buffalo 482 Ashland, Buffalo 814 Elmwood, Buffalo 539 Norwood, Buffalo 568 Auburn, Buffalo 44 Gill, Buffalo 62 Gill, Buffalo 35 Gill, Buffalo 562 Auburn, Buffalo 810 Elmwood, Buffalo 473 Norwood, Buffalo 812 Elmwood, Buffalo 493 Norwood, Buffalo 566 Auburn, Buffalo 572 Auburn, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 537 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY

14150, Erie County, NY 14201, Erie County, NY 14202, Erie County, NY 14203, Erie County, NY 14204, Erie County, NY 14206, Erie County, NY 14207, Erie County, NY 14208, Erie County, NY 14209, Erie County, NY 14210, Erie County, NY 14211, Erie County, NY 14212, Erie County, NY 14213, Erie County, NY 14214, Erie County, NY 14215, Erie County, NY 14216, Erie County, NY 14217, Erie County, NY 14220, Erie County, NY 14223, Erie County, NY 14226, Erie County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 537 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222?

The development at 537 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 was built in 1900.

What is the total square footage of 537 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222?

537 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 has a total of 4,146 square feet.

When was 537 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 last sold and what was the sale price?

537 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 was last sold on 05/15/2008 for $269,900.

What is the assessed value of 537 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222?

537 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 is currently assessed at $722,000.

What are the property taxes for 537 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222?

The property taxes for 537 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 total $7,026.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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