Erie County  »  14208  »  Chester  »  159 Chester

159 Chester, Buffalo, NY 14208 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Chester

Property image for 159 Chester, Buffalo, NY 14208
static Mapbox map

Property type

Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)

Year built

1900

Acreage

0.057

Sale price

$1

General information

Unlock this property report with a free account

Access up-to-date information from property owner names to sales history, deeds, tax info, mortgages, development data, planimetric maps and more.

Address
Primary address
159 Chester
ZIP code
14208
County
Erie
Parcel ID
100.250-2-39

Owner

Find out who owns 159 Chester, Buffalo, NY 14208. Uncover corporate and individual owners with a free account.

Sales
Sale date
08/14/1998
Sale price
$1
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$816
Zoning & Use
Zoning
N-3R
Units
2
Building
Property type
Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Building sq. ft.
1729
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1.7
Year built
1900
AC
No
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Wood
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
2
Basement
Slab/pier
Heating
Hot air
First story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
25 ft X 100 ft
Acreage
0.057
Frontage
25 ft
Depth
100 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
70 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
50 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
60 /100.  Bikeable
School district
140200

View more such as transportation, nearby schools and risk designations.

Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Chester, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 159 Chester, Buffalo, NY 14208

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/14/1998 $1

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

More about Erie County property records.

Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/08/1998 - R
08/14/1998 - D		 Deed

*Most recent recorded document on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Chester, 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
Current property tax
$816
Base tax
$954
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$98,000
Land value
$20,000
Building value
$78,000
Assessed value
$98,000

More about Erie County property taxes

Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $43,902 $27,000 9.7317 $263 -27.54%
2024 $38,571 $27,000 13.43 $363 -8.70%
2023 $34,600 $27,000 14.71 $397 -8.12%
2022 $30,500 $27,000 16.01 $432 -1.29%
2021 $30,000 $27,000 16.22 $438 +24.64%
2020 $28,100 $18,000 19.52 $351 -3.79%
2019 $26,500 $18,000 20.29 $365 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 159 Chester, Buffalo, NY

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
06/13/2025
04/12/2021
02/20/2019
11/14/2017

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Risk

Create a free account to unlock expanded risk information, such as crime incidents in the area, tsunami and landslides risks, or its location relative to FEMA flood zones and the Coastal Barriers Resources System Area (COBRA).

FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
X

Transportation

Daily traffic map
View daily traffic map

Access the detailed traffic volume map for 159 Chester, Buffalo, NY 14208 to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts 5 Public 5-12 566 0.19
P.S. 17 1 Public PK, K-4 309 0.36
P.S. 17 1 Public PK, K-4 309 0.36
Community School 53 At 4 2 Public PK, K-8 452 0.56
Community School 53 At 4 2 Public PK, K-8 452 0.56
P.S. 74 Hamlin Park Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 392 0.58
P.S. 74 Hamlin Park Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 392 0.58
Catholic Academy West Buffalo NR Private PK-8 166 0.62
Catholic Academy West Buffalo NR Private PK-8 166 0.62
Nardin Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.81
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts 5 Public 5-12 566 0.19
Community School 53 At 4 2 Public PK, K-8 452 0.56
P.S. 74 Hamlin Park Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 392 0.58
Catholic Academy West Buffalo NR Private PK-8 166 0.62
Nardin Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.81
City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park 8 Public 5-12 1,080 0.96
Stanley G Falk School NR Private K-12 596 0.97
P.S. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet 3 Public PK, K-8 620 1.07
St Mary's School For The Deaf NR Private PK, K-12 99 1.10
St. Mary's School for the Deaf NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.12
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts 5 Public 5-12 566 0.19
Canisius High NR Private 9-12 878 0.35
Health Sciences Charter School 4 Charter 9-12 446 0.64
Nardin Academy High School NR Private 9-12 0 0.78
Nardin Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.81
Nardin Academy Elementary NR Private 9-12 444 0.86
City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park 8 Public 5-12 1,080 0.96
Stanley G Falk School NR Private K-12 596 0.97
Erie County Detention Facility NR Public 9-12 19 1.14
East Community School 2 Public 9-12 302 1.27

Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

Neighbors for 159 Chester, Buffalo, NY

177 Chester, Buffalo 129 Northland, Buffalo 137 Northland, Buffalo 115 Northland, Buffalo 121 Northland, Buffalo 173 Chester, Buffalo 119 Northland, Buffalo 228 Waverly, Buffalo 55 Northland, Buffalo 163 Chester, Buffalo 183 Chester, Buffalo 157 Chester, Buffalo 109 Northland, Buffalo 65 Northland, Buffalo 111 Northland, Buffalo 161 Chester, Buffalo 133 Northland, Buffalo 167 Chester, Buffalo 163 Waverly, Buffalo 159 Waverly, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Chester, 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 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 14222, Erie County, NY 14223, Erie County, NY 14226, Erie County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Chester, Buffalo, NY 14208?

The development at 159 Chester, Buffalo, NY 14208 was built in 1900.

What is the total square footage of 159 Chester, Buffalo, NY 14208?

159 Chester, Buffalo, NY 14208 has a total of 1,729 square feet.

When was 159 Chester, Buffalo, NY 14208 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Chester, Buffalo, NY 14208 was last sold on 08/14/1998 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 159 Chester, Buffalo, NY 14208?

159 Chester, Buffalo, NY 14208 is currently assessed at $98,000.

What are the property taxes for 159 Chester, Buffalo, NY 14208?

The property taxes for 159 Chester, Buffalo, NY 14208 total $953.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Disclaimer

Copyright 2003-2026 by PropertyShark.com

All data comes from government sources. No attempt has been made to validate it. No attempt has been made to validate the accuracy of the programming of this website.

Do not rely on this report to support investment decisions. The only authoritative source for the information in this report is the government agencies from which the data was acquired.

Sign up for a free account