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281 Riley, Buffalo, NY 14208 - Property report

Also known as: 281 Riley

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Property type

Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)

Year built

1900

Acreage

0.118

General information

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Address
Primary address
281 Riley
ZIP code
14208
County
Erie
Parcel ID
100.570-1-24

Owner

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Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$930
Zoning & Use
Zoning
N-3R
Units
2
Building
Property type
Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Building sq. ft.
2704
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1900
AC
No
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
2
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot air
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
30 ft X 172 ft
Acreage
0.118
Frontage
30 ft
Depth
172 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
74 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
50 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
57 /100.  Bikeable
School district
140200

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Ownership information for 281 Riley, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 281 Riley, Buffalo, NY 14208

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Property taxes for 281 Riley, Buffalo, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$930
Base tax
$1,830
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$188,000
Land value
$37,000
Building value
$151,000
Assessed value
$188,000

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $107,317 $66,000 9.7317 $642 -27.54%
2024 $94,286 $66,000 13.43 $886 -8.70%
2023 $84,600 $66,000 14.71 $971 -8.12%
2022 $74,600 $66,000 16.01 $1,057 -1.29%
2021 $73,300 $66,000 16.22 $1,071 +79.22%
2020 $47,800 $30,600 19.52 $597 -3.79%
2019 $45,000 $30,600 20.29 $621 n/a

Permit information for 281 Riley, Buffalo, NY

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center 3 Public PK, K-4 586 0.35
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center 3 Public PK, K-4 586 0.35
Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts 5 Public 5-12 566 0.44
Community School 53 At 4 2 Public PK, K-8 452 0.44
Community School 53 At 4 2 Public PK, K-8 452 0.44
City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park 8 Public 5-12 1,080 0.49
Martin Luther King Jr #48 2 Public PK, K-6 401 0.67
Martin Luther King Jr #48 2 Public PK, K-6 401 0.67
P.S. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet 3 Public PK, K-8 620 0.67
P.S. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet 3 Public PK, K-8 620 0.67
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 0.44
Community School 53 At 4 2 Public PK, K-8 452 0.44
City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park 8 Public 5-12 1,080 0.49
P.S. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet 3 Public PK, K-8 620 0.67
Catholic Academy West Buffalo NR Private PK-8 166 0.73
Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School 2 Public PK, K-8 422 0.78
P.S. 74 Hamlin Park Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 392 0.80
Stanley G Falk School NR Private K-12 596 0.84
Eva L. Jeltz Christian Academy NR Private K-7 0 1.03
Nardin Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.05
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 0.44
Health Sciences Charter School 4 Charter 9-12 446 0.47
City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park 8 Public 5-12 1,080 0.49
Canisius High NR Private 9-12 878 0.52
Stanley G Falk School NR Private K-12 596 0.84
Pathways Academy NR Public 9-12 105 0.98
East Community School 2 Public 9-12 302 0.98
Nardin Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.05
Nardin Academy Elementary NR Private 9-12 444 1.05
Nardin Academy High School NR Private 9-12 0 1.08

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 281 Riley, Buffalo, NY 14208?

The development at 281 Riley, Buffalo, NY 14208 was built in 1900.

What is the total square footage of 281 Riley, Buffalo, NY 14208?

281 Riley, Buffalo, NY 14208 has a total of 2,704 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 281 Riley, Buffalo, NY 14208?

281 Riley, Buffalo, NY 14208 is currently assessed at $188,000.

What are the property taxes for 281 Riley, Buffalo, NY 14208?

The property taxes for 281 Riley, Buffalo, NY 14208 total $1,829.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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