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159 Riley, Buffalo, NY 14209 Property Information

159 Riley, Buffalo, NY 14209 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 Riley, Buffalo
Zip code 14209
County Erie
Municipality Buffalo
Parcel ID 100.560-3-10

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 Riley, Buffalo

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Sale date 03/07/2014
Sale price $1
Arm's length
Current property tax $1,458

Lot & Building Information for 159 Riley, Buffalo

Building sqft 2,327
Building class Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Acreage 0.158
Lot dimensions 40 ft X 172 ft
Frontage 40
Depth 172
Year built 1886
Stories 2
Units 2
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
Kitchen 2
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Attic 91
Exterior wall material Alum/vinyl
Heat Hot air
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Buffalo

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About 159 Riley, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 159 Riley, Buffalo, NY 14209?

159 Riley, Buffalo, NY 14209 was built in 1886 and has a total of 2,327 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 Riley, Buffalo, NY 14209 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $164,000, the tax amount paid for 159 Riley, Buffalo, NY 14209 is $1,595.

When was 159 Riley, Buffalo, NY 14209 last sold and what was the last sale price?

159 Riley, Buffalo, NY 14209 was last sold in 03/07/2014 for $1.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 Riley, Buffalo

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/07/2014 $1

Title Documents for 159 Riley, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/07/2014 - D
03/07/2014 - R
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Property Taxes for 159 Riley, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Base tax $1,596
Current property tax $1,458
Market value $164,000
Assessed value $164,000

Assessment History for 159 Riley, Buffalo

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Riley, 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 $76,423 $47,000 9.7317 $457 -27.54%
2024 $67,143 $47,000 13.43 $631 -8.70%
2023 $60,300 $47,000 14.71 $691 -8.12%
2022 $53,100 $47,000 16.01 $752 -1.29%
2021 $52,200 $47,000 16.22 $762 +56.22%

Permits for 159 Riley, Buffalo

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Transportation

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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 0.37
City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park 8 Public 5-12 1,080 0.43
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center 3 Public PK, K-4 586 0.50
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center 3 Public PK, K-4 586 0.50
Catholic Academy West Buffalo NR Private PK-8 166 0.52

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 0.37
City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park 8 Public 5-12 1,080 0.43
Catholic Academy West Buffalo NR Private PK-8 166 0.52
Stanley G Falk School NR Private K-12 596 0.62
Community School 53 At 4 2 Public PK, K-8 452 0.64

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Health Sciences Charter School 4 Charter 9-12 446 0.24
Canisius High NR Private 9-12 878 0.36
Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts 5 Public 5-12 566 0.37
City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park 8 Public 5-12 1,080 0.43
Stanley G Falk School NR Private K-12 596 0.62

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Neighbors for 159 Riley, Buffalo

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
171 Riley, Buffalo 1,552 01/30/2017 $21,000
43 Woeppel, Buffalo 12/03/1999 $1
37 Woeppel, Buffalo 1,354 04/06/2011 $1
39 Woeppel, Buffalo 06/27/2025 $7,000
110 Northampton, Buffalo
33 Woeppel, Buffalo 06/27/2025 $7,000
141 Riley, Buffalo
135 Riley, Buffalo 05/18/1994 $5,000
31 Woeppel, Buffalo
51 Woeppel, Buffalo 2,126 05/30/2007 $27,000
119 Riley, Buffalo 2,560 01/07/2025 $87,000
47 Woeppel, Buffalo 2,004
165 Riley, Buffalo 12/16/1996 $1
167 Riley, Buffalo 1,424
155 Riley, Buffalo
145 Riley, Buffalo 3,254
149 Riley, Buffalo
133 Riley, Buffalo 10/12/1994 $1
129 Riley, Buffalo 1,805
123 Riley, Buffalo 2,198 03/19/2020
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