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256 Watson, Buffalo, NY 14206 Property Information

256 Watson, Buffalo, NY 14206 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 256 Watson, Buffalo
Zip code 14206
County Erie
Municipality Buffalo
Parcel ID 111.580-4-14

Sales & Tax Overview for 256 Watson, Buffalo

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Sale date 02/25/2016
Sale price $1,500
Arm's length
Property tax $1,236

Lot & Building Information for 256 Watson, Buffalo

Building sqft 1,729
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.061
Lot dimensions 25 ft X 107 ft
Frontage 25
Depth 107
Year built 1900
Stories 2
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 1
Kitchen 1
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Normal
Basement type Partial
Exterior wall material Wood
Heat No central
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Buffalo

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About 256 Watson, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 256 Watson, Buffalo, NY 14206?

256 Watson, Buffalo, NY 14206 was built in 1900 and has a total of 1,729 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 256 Watson, Buffalo, NY 14206 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $127,000, the tax amount paid for 256 Watson, Buffalo, NY 14206 is $1,235.

When was 256 Watson, Buffalo, NY 14206 last sold and what was the last sale price?

256 Watson, Buffalo, NY 14206 was last sold in 02/25/2016 for $1,500.

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Past Sales & Property History for 256 Watson, Buffalo

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/25/2016 $1,500

Title Documents for 256 Watson, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
02/25/2016 - D
02/26/2016 - R
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Property Taxes for 256 Watson, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $1,236
Market value $127,000
Assessed value $127,000

Assessment History for 256 Watson, Buffalo

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $30,894 $19,000 9.7317 $185 -27.54%
2024 $27,143 $19,000 13.43 $255 -8.70%
2023 $24,400 $19,000 14.71 $279 -8.12%
2022 $21,500 $19,000 16.01 $304 -1.29%
2021 $21,100 $19,000 16.22 $308 -0.08%

Permits for 256 Watson, Buffalo

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05/23/2018
04/13/2017
       
       
       
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy 1 Public PK, K-8 513 0.24
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy 1 Public PK, K-8 513 0.24
St. Stanislaus School NR Private K-6, 8 0 0.52
Bennett Park Montessori School 2 Public PK, K-8 652 0.63
Bennett Park Montessori School 2 Public PK, K-8 652 0.63

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy 1 Public PK, K-8 513 0.24
St. Stanislaus School NR Private K-6, 8 0 0.52
Bennett Park Montessori School 2 Public PK, K-8 652 0.63
Buffalo Elementary School Of Technology 2 Public PK, K-8 525 0.70
Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School 2 Public PK, K-8 422 0.86

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Darul Uloom Al Madania NR Private PK-11 294 1.21
City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park 8 Public 5-12 1,080 1.23
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School 5 Charter K-12 881 1.32
Emerson School Of Hospitality 2 Public 9-12 386 1.32
New Buffalo - Culinary Art, Hospital NR Public 9-12 417 1.33

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Neighbors for 256 Watson, Buffalo

Here are the neighbors for 256 Watson, Buffalo.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
252 Watson, Buffalo 11/22/1995 $900
366 William, Buffalo
225 Monroe, Buffalo
217 Monroe, Buffalo 05/01/2007 $1
193 Monroe, Buffalo 1,204 11/14/2018 $112,000
219 Monroe, Buffalo
254 Watson, Buffalo 03/01/2018 $500
530 William, Buffalo 4,356 01/06/2012 $3,500
270 Watson, Buffalo
223 Monroe, Buffalo 2,356
205 Monroe, Buffalo 996 09/27/2019 $69,000
266 Watson, Buffalo
273 Hickory, Buffalo 39,225 06/25/2024 $10
260 Watson, Buffalo
526 William, Buffalo 996 02/21/2024 $1
364 William, Buffalo
209 Monroe, Buffalo 1,347 05/12/2008 $1
264 Watson, Buffalo
215 Monroe, Buffalo 1,347 04/29/2004 $49,900
199 Monroe, Buffalo 1,347 06/05/2008 $51,000

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