| Primary address | 197 Goethe, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14206 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 112.430-7-3 |
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| Sale date | 11/18/2011 |
| Sale price | $20,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $1,158 |
| Building sqft | 2,556 |
| Building class | Three Family Year-Round Residence (230) |
| Acreage | 0.088 |
| Lot dimensions | 30 ft X 128 ft |
| Frontage | 30 |
| Depth | 128 |
| Year built | 1895 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Units | 3 |
| Bedrooms | 7 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Kitchen | 3 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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197 Goethe, Buffalo, NY 14206 was built in 1895 and has a total of 2,556 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 197 Goethe, Buffalo, NY 14206 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $119,000, the tax amount paid for 197 Goethe, Buffalo, NY 14206 is $1,158.
When was 197 Goethe, Buffalo, NY 14206 last sold and what was the last sale price?197 Goethe, Buffalo, NY 14206 was last sold in 11/18/2011 for $20,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2011 | $20,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 197 Goethe, Buffalo, NY 14206. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $1,158 |
| Market value | $119,000 |
| Assessed value | $119,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 197 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 | $95,935 | $59,000 | 9.7317 | $574 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $84,286 | $59,000 | 13.43 | $792 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $75,600 | $59,000 | 14.71 | $868 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $66,700 | $59,000 | 16.01 | $945 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $65,600 | $59,000 | 16.22 | $957 | +96.10% |
The complete history of permits filed for 197 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 197 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovejoy Discovery School 43 | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 577 | 0.30 |
| Lovejoy Discovery School 43 | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 577 | 0.30 |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary School | 6 | Public | 3-5 | 279 | 0.40 |
| St. Andrew School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.66 |
| St. Andrew School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.66 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovejoy Discovery School 43 | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 577 | 0.30 |
| St. Andrew School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.66 |
| Our Lady of Czestochowa School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 1.31 |
| Harvey Austin School 97 | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 516 | 1.34 |
| P.S. 69 Houghton Academy | 4 | Public | PK, K-8 | 455 | 1.50 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Academy of Buffalo | NR | Private | 9-12 | 34 | 0.79 |
| Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School II | NR | Charter | K-2, 9-10 | 376 | 1.37 |
| John F Kennedy Senior High School | 5 | Public | 9-12 | 370 | 1.65 |
| Universal School | NR | Private | PK-10 | 149 | 1.67 |
| Darul Uloom Al Madania | NR | Private | PK-11 | 294 | 1.79 |
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Here are the neighbors for 197 Goethe, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191 Goethe, Buffalo | 924 | 04/20/2021 | $1 |
| 183 Goethe, Buffalo | 01/13/2023 | $1 | |
| 181 Goethe, Buffalo | 1,196 | 09/01/2021 | $55,000 |
| 64 Bogardus, Buffalo | 1,158 | 08/07/2014 | $34,000 |
| 56 Bogardus, Buffalo | 1,450 | 06/23/2020 | $85,000 |
| 199 Goethe, Buffalo | 1,421 | 03/25/2022 | $47,000 |
| 194 Goethe, Buffalo | 1,089 | 06/02/2010 | $45,000 |
| 208 Goethe, Buffalo | |||
| 190 Goethe, Buffalo | 1,768 | 03/31/2021 | $145,000 |
| 1306 Lovejoy, Buffalo | 5,488 | 01/23/2018 | $64,000 |
| 54 Bogardus, Buffalo | 1,426 | 09/16/2025 | $185,000 |
| 187 Goethe, Buffalo | 1,890 | 06/17/2025 | $77,000 |
| 245 Schiller, Buffalo | 1,092 | 09/26/2014 | $70,000 |
| 188 Goethe, Buffalo | 1,620 | 10/26/1999 | $34,500 |
| 204 Goethe, Buffalo | 1,620 | 11/30/2023 | $1 |
| 206 Goethe, Buffalo | 1,512 | 02/17/2006 | $49,900 |
| 193 Goethe, Buffalo | 1,488 | 09/15/2023 | $50,000 |
| 249 Schiller, Buffalo | 1,092 | 10/05/2007 | $63,900 |
| 198 Goethe, Buffalo | 1,296 | 12/08/2017 | $87,000 |
| 60 Bogardus, Buffalo | 1,483 | 08/18/2017 | $87,000 |