| Primary address | 159 Chester, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14208 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 100.250-2-39 |
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| Sale date | 08/14/1998 |
| Sale price | $1 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $816 |
| Building sqft | 1,729 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.057 |
| Lot dimensions | 25 ft X 100 ft |
| Frontage | 25 |
| Depth | 100 |
| Year built | 1900 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Kitchen | 2 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Building style | Old style |
| Condition | Normal |
| Basement type | Slab/pier |
| Exterior wall material | Wood |
| Heat | Hot air |
| First story sqft | Register |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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159 Chester, Buffalo, NY 14208 was built in 1900 and has a total of 1,729 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 Chester, Buffalo, NY 14208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $98,000, the tax amount paid for 159 Chester, Buffalo, NY 14208 is $953.
When was 159 Chester, Buffalo, NY 14208 last sold and what was the last sale price?159 Chester, Buffalo, NY 14208 was last sold in 08/14/1998 for $1.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/1998 | $1 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 159 Chester, Buffalo, NY 14208. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $954 |
| Current property tax | $816 |
| Market value | $98,000 |
| Assessed value | $98,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Chester, 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 | $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% |
The complete history of permits filed for 159 Chester, 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.
Create a free account to unlock extended information for 159 Chester, Buffalo, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).
| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 159 Chester, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | 0.19 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 0.19 |
| 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 |
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Here are the neighbors for 159 Chester, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 Chester, Buffalo | 1,456 | 11/17/2000 | $39,000 |
| 129 Northland, Buffalo | 2,109 | 12/13/2007 | $1 |
| 137 Northland, Buffalo | 02/23/1994 | ||
| 115 Northland, Buffalo | 1,824 | 03/19/2018 | $1 |
| 121 Northland, Buffalo | 2,080 | 06/15/2010 | $8,000 |
| 173 Chester, Buffalo | 1,098 | 09/27/2022 | $1 |
| 119 Northland, Buffalo | 1,722 | 08/03/2020 | $103,000 |
| 228 Waverly, Buffalo | 1,148 | 10/15/2018 | $1 |
| 55 Northland, Buffalo | 1,086 | 12/14/2016 | $5,000 |
| 163 Chester, Buffalo | 08/01/2000 | $1 | |
| 183 Chester, Buffalo | 1,092 | 11/20/1996 | $68,500 |
| 157 Chester, Buffalo | |||
| 109 Northland, Buffalo | 1,804 | 10/21/2020 | $1 |
| 65 Northland, Buffalo | 08/07/2023 | $15,000 | |
| 111 Northland, Buffalo | 2,008 | 01/22/2007 | $1 |
| 161 Chester, Buffalo | 05/19/1998 | $1 | |
| 133 Northland, Buffalo | 2,690 | 10/22/2015 | $1 |
| 167 Chester, Buffalo | 2,187 | 07/12/2000 | $98,700 |
| 163 Waverly, Buffalo | |||
| 159 Waverly, Buffalo |