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491 Emslie, Buffalo, NY 14212 - Property report

Also known as: 491 Emslie

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Property type

Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)

Year built

1920

Acreage

0.095

Sale price

$42,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
491 Emslie
ZIP code
14212
County
Erie
Parcel ID
111.420-6-22

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/03/2017
Sale price
$42,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$1,100
Zoning & Use
Zoning
N-3R
Units
2
Building
Property type
Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Building sq. ft.
2488
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1920
AC
No
Rooms
12
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Brick
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
2
Basement
Partial
Heating
Hot air
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
40 ft X 103 ft
Acreage
0.095
Frontage
40 ft
Depth
103 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
60 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
49 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
55 /100.  Bikeable
School district
140200

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Ownership

Ownership information for 491 Emslie, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 491 Emslie, Buffalo, NY 14212

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/03/2017 $42,000 XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/04/2006 $5,000 XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/03/2017 - D
07/03/2017 - R		 Deed
(Condominium unit deed)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
08/04/2006 - D
08/04/2006 - R		 Deed XX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 491 Emslie, 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
Property tax
$1,100
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$113,000
Land value
$11,000
Building value
$102,000
Assessed value
$113,000

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $50,407 $31,000 9.7317 $302 -27.54%
2024 $44,286 $31,000 13.43 $416 -8.70%
2023 $39,700 $31,000 14.71 $456 -8.12%
2022 $35,000 $31,000 16.01 $496 -1.29%
2021 $34,400 $31,000 16.22 $503 +43.91%
2020 $28,000 $17,900 19.52 $349 -3.79%
2019 $26,300 $17,900 20.29 $363 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 491 Emslie, Buffalo, NY

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
12/07/2010

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy 1 Public PK, K-8 513 0.11
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy 1 Public PK, K-8 513 0.11
St. Stanislaus School NR Private K-6, 8 0 0.44
Martin Luther King Jr #48 2 Public PK, K-6 401 0.72
Martin Luther King Jr #48 2 Public PK, K-6 401 0.72
Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School 2 Public PK, K-8 422 0.75
Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School 2 Public PK, K-8 422 0.75
Bennett Park Montessori School 2 Public PK, K-8 652 0.79
Bennett Park Montessori School 2 Public PK, K-8 652 0.79
Reach Academy Charter School 3 Charter K-6 529 0.80
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy 1 Public PK, K-8 513 0.11
St. Stanislaus School NR Private K-6, 8 0 0.44
Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School 2 Public PK, K-8 422 0.75
Bennett Park Montessori School 2 Public PK, K-8 652 0.79
Eva L. Jeltz Christian Academy NR Private K-7 0 0.87
Buffalo Elementary School Of Technology 2 Public PK, K-8 525 0.89
Darul Uloom Al Madania NR Private PK-11 294 1.02
Enterprise Charter School 1 Charter K-8 362 1.04
City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park 8 Public 5-12 1,080 1.10
P.S. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet 3 Public PK, K-8 620 1.15
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Darul Uloom Al Madania NR Private PK-11 294 1.02
City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park 8 Public 5-12 1,080 1.10
East Community School 2 Public 9-12 302 1.38
Pathways Academy NR Public 9-12 105 1.38
Emerson School Of Hospitality 2 Public 9-12 386 1.38
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School 5 Charter K-12 881 1.40
Saints Tabernacle Of Excellence NR Private 1-10 13 1.40
New Buffalo - Culinary Art, Hospital NR Public 9-12 417 1.40
P.S. 42 Occupational Training Center NR Public 64 1.40
Buffalo Academy of Scholars NR Private 9-12 10 1.43

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Neighbors for 491 Emslie, Buffalo, NY

511 Emslie, Buffalo 241 Detroit, Buffalo 204 Paderewski, Buffalo 505 Emslie, Buffalo 14 Paderewski, Buffalo 245 Detroit, Buffalo 184 Paderewski, Buffalo 202 Paderewski, Buffalo 515 Emslie, Buffalo 243 Detroit, Buffalo 194 Paderewski, Buffalo 29 Herman, Buffalo 509 Emslie, Buffalo 517 Emslie, Buffalo 24 Herman, Buffalo 21 Herman, Buffalo 23 Herman, Buffalo 25 Herman, Buffalo 263 Krettner, Buffalo 26 Herman, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 491 Emslie, Buffalo, NY

14201, Erie County, NY 14202, Erie County, NY 14203, Erie County, NY 14204, Erie County, NY 14206, Erie County, NY 14208, Erie County, NY 14209, Erie County, NY 14210, Erie County, NY 14211, Erie County, NY 14213, Erie County, NY 14214, Erie County, NY 14215, Erie County, NY 14216, Erie County, NY 14218, 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 491 Emslie, Buffalo, NY 14212?

The development at 491 Emslie, Buffalo, NY 14212 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 491 Emslie, Buffalo, NY 14212?

491 Emslie, Buffalo, NY 14212 has a total of 2,488 square feet.

When was 491 Emslie, Buffalo, NY 14212 last sold and what was the sale price?

491 Emslie, Buffalo, NY 14212 was last sold on 07/03/2017 for $42,000.

What is the assessed value of 491 Emslie, Buffalo, NY 14212?

491 Emslie, Buffalo, NY 14212 is currently assessed at $113,000.

What are the property taxes for 491 Emslie, Buffalo, NY 14212?

The property taxes for 491 Emslie, Buffalo, NY 14212 total $1,099.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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