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496 Best, Buffalo, NY 14208 - Property report

Also known as: 496 Best

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Property type

Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)

Year built

1900

Acreage

0.092

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
496 Best
ZIP code
14208
County
Erie
Parcel ID
100.660-2-25

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/13/2015
Sale price
$1
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$1,273
Zoning & Use
Zoning
N-3R
Units
2
Building
Property type
Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Building sq. ft.
2420
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
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
34 ft X 118 ft
Acreage
0.092
Frontage
34 ft
Depth
118 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
59 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
50 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
62 /100.  Bikeable
School district
140200

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Ownership information for 496 Best, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 496 Best, Buffalo, NY 14208

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/13/2015 $1 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX X; XXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/14/2015 - R
10/13/2015 - D
Deed
(Quit claim deed)
XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/14/2015 - R
10/13/2015 - D
Deed
(Administrator`s deed)
XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 496 Best, 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
$1,273
Base tax
$1,411
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$145,000
Land value
$6,000
Building value
$139,000
Assessed value
$145,000

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $58,537 $36,000 9.7317 $350 -27.54%
2024 $51,429 $36,000 13.43 $483 -8.70%
2023 $46,200 $36,000 14.71 $530 -8.12%
2022 $40,700 $36,000 16.01 $576 -1.29%
2021 $40,000 $36,000 16.22 $584 +30.06%
2020 $35,900 $23,000 19.52 $449 -3.79%
2019 $33,800 $23,000 20.29 $467 n/a

Permit information for 496 Best, Buffalo, NY

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
10/22/2018

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
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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 0.16
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center 3 Public PK, K-4 586 0.16
Martin Luther King Jr #48 2 Public PK, K-6 401 0.30
Martin Luther King Jr #48 2 Public PK, K-6 401 0.30
P.S. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet 3 Public PK, K-8 620 0.35
P.S. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet 3 Public PK, K-8 620 0.35
City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park 8 Public 5-12 1,080 0.56
Eva L. Jeltz Christian Academy NR Private K-7 0 0.59
Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School 2 Public PK, K-8 422 0.60
Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School 2 Public PK, K-8 422 0.60
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet 3 Public PK, K-8 620 0.35
City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park 8 Public 5-12 1,080 0.56
Eva L. Jeltz Christian Academy NR Private K-7 0 0.59
Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School 2 Public PK, K-8 422 0.60
Community School 53 At 4 2 Public PK, K-8 452 0.61
Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts 5 Public 5-12 566 0.90
Darul Uloom Al Madania NR Private PK-11 294 0.91
Saints Tabernacle Of Excellence NR Private 1-10 13 0.95
P.S. 74 Hamlin Park Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 392 1.03
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy 1 Public PK, K-8 513 1.04
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park 8 Public 5-12 1,080 0.56
East Community School 2 Public 9-12 302 0.71
Pathways Academy NR Public 9-12 105 0.71
Health Sciences Charter School 4 Charter 9-12 446 0.86
Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts 5 Public 5-12 566 0.90
Darul Uloom Al Madania NR Private PK-11 294 0.91
Saints Tabernacle Of Excellence NR Private 1-10 13 0.95
Canisius High NR Private 9-12 878 0.98
Erie County Detention Facility NR Public 9-12 19 1.06
Stanley G Falk School NR Private K-12 596 1.16

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 496 Best, Buffalo, NY 14208?

The development at 496 Best, Buffalo, NY 14208 was built in 1900.

What is the total square footage of 496 Best, Buffalo, NY 14208?

496 Best, Buffalo, NY 14208 has a total of 2,420 square feet.

When was 496 Best, Buffalo, NY 14208 last sold and what was the sale price?

496 Best, Buffalo, NY 14208 was last sold on 10/13/2015 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 496 Best, Buffalo, NY 14208?

496 Best, Buffalo, NY 14208 is currently assessed at $145,000.

What are the property taxes for 496 Best, Buffalo, NY 14208?

The property taxes for 496 Best, Buffalo, NY 14208 total $1,411.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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