| Primary address | 979 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14209 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 100.240-3-2 |
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| Sale date | 12/27/2016 |
| Sale price | $1 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $2,774 |
| Building sqft | 2,668 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.067 |
| Lot dimensions | 30 ft X 96 ft |
| Frontage | 30 |
| Depth | 96 |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Kitchen | 2 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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979 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 was built in 1910 and has a total of 2,668 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 979 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $285,000, the tax amount paid for 979 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 is $2,773.
When was 979 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 last sold and what was the last sale price?979 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 was last sold in 12/27/2016 for $1.
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 979 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $2,774 |
| Market value | $285,000 |
| Assessed value | $285,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 979 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 | $286,179 | $176,000 | 9.7317 | $1,713 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $251,429 | $176,000 | 13.43 | $2,364 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $225,600 | $176,000 | 14.71 | $2,589 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $198,900 | $176,000 | 16.01 | $2,818 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $195,600 | $176,000 | 16.22 | $2,855 | +165.90% |
The complete history of permits filed for 979 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 979 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 17 | 1 | Public | PK, K-4 | 309 | 0.15 |
| P.S. 17 | 1 | Public | PK, K-4 | 309 | 0.15 |
| Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts | 5 | Public | 5-12 | 566 | 0.42 |
| Catholic Academy West Buffalo | NR | Private | PK-8 | 166 | 0.64 |
| Catholic Academy West Buffalo | NR | Private | PK-8 | 166 | 0.64 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts | 5 | Public | 5-12 | 566 | 0.42 |
| Catholic Academy West Buffalo | NR | Private | PK-8 | 166 | 0.64 |
| Nardin Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.70 |
| P.S. 74 Hamlin Park Elementary School | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 392 | 0.75 |
| Community School 53 At 4 | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 452 | 0.85 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts | 5 | Public | 5-12 | 566 | 0.42 |
| Canisius High | NR | Private | 9-12 | 878 | 0.47 |
| Nardin Academy High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.63 |
| Nardin Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.70 |
| Buffalo Seminary | NR | Private | 9-12 | 195 | 0.70 |
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Here are the neighbors for 979 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 605 Linwood Ave, Buffalo | 3,974 | 11/18/2019 | $325,000 |
| 975 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo | 2,640 | 08/20/2002 | $1 |
| 1740 Main, Buffalo | 08/10/1999 | $90,000 | |
| 1700 Main, Buffalo | 22,752 | 12/30/2019 | $1 |
| 183 Oxford, Buffalo | 2,753 | 02/27/2025 | $80,000 |
| 158 Oxford, Buffalo | 2,106 | 12/18/2023 | $315,000 |
| 617 Linwood Ave, Buffalo | 3,120 | 06/08/2021 | $369,700 |
| 597 Linwood Ave, Buffalo | 3,200 | ||
| 615 Linwood Ave, Buffalo | 3,588 | 09/14/2007 | $132,500 |
| 185 Oxford, Buffalo | 1,874 | 01/04/2011 | $11,000 |
| 611 Linwood Ave, Buffalo | 3,890 | 06/13/2022 | $530,000 |
| 1712 Main, Buffalo | 3,360 | 01/05/1999 | $1 |
| 585 Linwood Ave, Buffalo | 3,224 | 12/20/2011 | $140,000 |
| 609 Linwood Ave, Buffalo | 3,380 | 12/04/2020 | $330,000 |
| 1738 Main, Buffalo | 7,936 | ||
| 167 Oxford, Buffalo | 4,983 | 03/29/2021 | |
| 189 Oxford, Buffalo | 1,480 | 12/04/2006 | $11,000 |
| 179 Oxford, Buffalo | 3,004 | 07/25/2023 | $320,000 |
| 162 Oxford, Buffalo | 1,916 | 03/15/2018 | $220,000 |
| 175 Oxford, Buffalo | 2,258 | 08/29/2025 | $434,000 |