| Primary address | 438 Goethe, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14212 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 112.270-4-21 |
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| Sale date | 09/02/2021 |
| Sale price | $105,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $1,723 |
| Building sqft | 2,653 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.089 |
| Lot dimensions | 30 ft X 129 ft |
| Frontage | 30 |
| Depth | 129 |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Kitchen | 2 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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438 Goethe, Buffalo, NY 14212 was built in 1920 and has a total of 2,653 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 438 Goethe, Buffalo, NY 14212 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $177,000, the tax amount paid for 438 Goethe, Buffalo, NY 14212 is $1,722.
When was 438 Goethe, Buffalo, NY 14212 last sold and what was the last sale price?438 Goethe, Buffalo, NY 14212 was last sold in 09/02/2021 for $105,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 438 Goethe, Buffalo, NY 14212. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $1,723 |
| Market value | $177,000 |
| Assessed value | $177,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 438 Goethe, 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 | $117,073 | $72,000 | 9.7317 | $701 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $102,857 | $72,000 | 13.43 | $967 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $92,300 | $72,000 | 14.71 | $1,059 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $81,400 | $72,000 | 16.01 | $1,153 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $80,000 | $72,000 | 16.22 | $1,168 | +9.78% |
The complete history of permits filed for 438 Goethe, Buffalo, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 438 Goethe, Buffalo to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary School | 6 | Public | 3-5 | 279 | 0.33 |
| Lovejoy Discovery School 43 | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 577 | 0.58 |
| Lovejoy Discovery School 43 | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 577 | 0.58 |
| St. Andrew School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.61 |
| St. Andrew School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.61 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovejoy Discovery School 43 | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 577 | 0.58 |
| St. Andrew School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.61 |
| Harvey Austin School 97 | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 516 | 1.07 |
| Universal School | NR | Private | PK-10 | 149 | 1.25 |
| Build Academy | NR | Public | PK, K-8 | 427 | 1.55 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School II | NR | Charter | K-2, 9-10 | 376 | 0.95 |
| Chesterton Academy of Buffalo | NR | Private | 9-12 | 34 | 1.15 |
| Universal School | NR | Private | PK-10 | 149 | 1.25 |
| Darul Uloom Al Madania | NR | Private | PK-11 | 294 | 1.67 |
| Saints Tabernacle Of Excellence | NR | Private | 1-10 | 13 | 1.67 |
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Here are the neighbors for 438 Goethe, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417 Goethe, Buffalo | 2,238 | 11/03/2023 | $165,000 |
| 423 Schiller, Buffalo | 1,250 | 11/30/2021 | $120,000 |
| 418 Goethe, Buffalo | 1,782 | 05/12/2010 | $10,464 |
| 437 Schiller, Buffalo | 1,188 | ||
| 431 Schiller, Buffalo | 1,150 | 10/24/2005 | $50,000 |
| 411 Goethe, Buffalo | 1,229 | 03/04/2019 | $112,000 |
| 442 Goethe, Buffalo | 1,288 | 02/27/2017 | $23,000 |
| 443 Schiller, Buffalo | 850 | ||
| 441 Schiller, Buffalo | 1,350 | 10/18/2017 | $27,500 |
| 430 Goethe, Buffalo | 1,270 | 10/21/2019 | $50,001 |
| 428 Goethe, Buffalo | 1,999 | 01/03/1997 | $40,000 |
| 422 Goethe, Buffalo | 1,748 | 07/21/2022 | $1 |
| 414 Goethe, Buffalo | 1,238 | ||
| 415 Goethe, Buffalo | 1,020 | 01/07/2021 | $120,000 |
| 444 Goethe, Buffalo | 1,753 | 10/29/2020 | $40,000 |
| 432 Goethe, Buffalo | |||
| 424 Goethe, Buffalo | 1,516 | 12/30/2016 | $33,000 |
| 450 Goethe, Buffalo | 2,840 | 10/15/2021 | $220,000 |
| 435 Schiller, Buffalo | 1,650 | 04/30/2025 | $174,999 |
| 425 Schiller, Buffalo | 970 | 09/02/2022 | $85,000 |