| Primary address | 253 Downing, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14220 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 133.800-3-1 |
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| Sale date | 02/03/2017 |
| Sale price | $20,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $2,092 |
| Building sqft | 2,610 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.11 |
| Lot dimensions | 40 ft X 120 ft |
| Frontage | 40 |
| Depth | 120 |
| Year built | 1890 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Kitchen | 2 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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253 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220 was built in 1890 and has a total of 2,610 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 253 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $215,000, the tax amount paid for 253 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220 is $2,092.
When was 253 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220 last sold and what was the last sale price?253 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220 was last sold in 02/03/2017 for $20,000.
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 253 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $2,092 |
| Market value | $215,000 |
| Assessed value | $215,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 253 Downing, 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 | $211,382 | $130,000 | 9.7317 | $1,265 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $185,714 | $130,000 | 13.43 | $1,746 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $166,700 | $130,000 | 14.71 | $1,912 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $146,900 | $130,000 | 16.01 | $2,081 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $144,400 | $130,000 | 16.22 | $2,109 | +11.94% |
The complete history of permits filed for 253 Downing, 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 253 Downing, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Academy | NR | Private | PK-8 | 490 | 0.37 |
| Notre Dame Academy | NR | Private | PK-8 | 490 | 0.37 |
| South Buffalo Catholic School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.40 |
| South Buffalo Catholic School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.40 |
| Ambrose Catholic Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 156 | 0.41 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Academy | NR | Private | PK-8 | 490 | 0.37 |
| South Buffalo Catholic School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.40 |
| Ambrose Catholic Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 156 | 0.41 |
| Discovery School | 4 | Public | PK, K-8 | 543 | 0.45 |
| Global Concepts Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 926 | 0.55 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Concepts Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 926 | 0.55 |
| Western New York Maritime Charter School | 3 | Charter | 5-12 | 369 | 0.59 |
| Baker Victory Services | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 446 | 0.69 |
| Baker Hall School | NR | Private | 0 | 0.74 | |
| Mount Mercy Academy | NR | Private | 9-12 | 181 | 0.81 |
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Here are the neighbors for 253 Downing, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 Downing, Buffalo | 1,840 | 09/30/2021 | $128,000 |
| 108 Aldrich, Buffalo | 1,592 | 12/20/2018 | $35,000 |
| 135 Downing, Buffalo | 1,415 | 11/29/2004 | $42,500 |
| 184 Aldrich, Buffalo | 1,480 | 10/15/2001 | $65,000 |
| 259 Downing, Buffalo | 1,850 | 10/23/2019 | $1 |
| 188 Aldrich, Buffalo | 1,088 | 09/11/2018 | $1 |
| 123 Downing, Buffalo | 1,628 | 04/04/2024 | $270,000 |
| 34 Julius, Buffalo | |||
| 110 Aldrich, Buffalo | 1,505 | 03/31/2011 | $36,000 |
| 116 Aldrich, Buffalo | 1,472 | 09/23/2021 | $174,000 |
| 133 Downing, Buffalo | 1,519 | 04/14/2008 | $77,500 |
| 126 Aldrich, Buffalo | 1,268 | 11/06/1996 | $69,000 |
| 132 Aldrich, Buffalo | 1,677 | 08/01/2019 | $190,000 |
| 114 Aldrich, Buffalo | 1,617 | 11/08/2002 | $31,000 |
| 120 Aldrich, Buffalo | 1,668 | 12/18/2024 | $220,000 |
| 121 Downing, Buffalo | 1,288 | 11/20/2009 | $85,000 |
| 86 Dorrance, Buffalo | |||
| 127 Downing, Buffalo | 1,452 | 02/21/2020 | $90,240 |
| 32 Julius, Buffalo | 1,491 | 10/07/2020 | $151,580 |
| 122 Aldrich, Buffalo | 2,072 | 06/05/2015 | $73,000 |