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259 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220 - Property report

Also known as: 259 Downing

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1938

Acreage

0.129

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
259 Downing
ZIP code
14220
County
Erie
Parcel ID
133.800-3-2

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/23/2019
Sale price
$1
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$2,396
Zoning & Use
Zoning
N-3R
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
1850
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1938
AC
No
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Half bathrooms
1
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
1
Basement
Partial
Heating
Hot air
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
47 ft X 120 ft
Acreage
0.129
Frontage
47 ft
Depth
120 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
50 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
33 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
52 /100.  Bikeable
School district
140200

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Ownership

Ownership information for 259 Downing, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 259 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/23/2019 $1 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
10/13/2017 $1 X'XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX & X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/23/2019 - D
10/23/2019 - R		 Deed XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
10/18/2017 - R
10/13/2017 - D		 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX & X X'XXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 259 Downing, 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
Current property tax
$2,396
Base tax
$2,783
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$286,000
Land value
$37,000
Building value
$249,000
Assessed value
$286,000

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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 $300,813 $185,000 9.7317 $1,800 -27.54%
2024 $264,286 $185,000 13.43 $2,485 -8.70%
2023 $237,200 $185,000 14.71 $2,721 -8.12%
2022 $209,000 $185,000 16.01 $2,962 -1.29%
2021 $205,600 $185,000 16.22 $3,001 +58.81%
2020 $151,300 $96,800 19.52 $1,890 -3.79%
2019 $142,400 $96,800 20.29 $1,964 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 259 Downing, Buffalo, NY

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
08/22/2012
11/22/2010

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Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Notre Dame Academy NR Private PK-8 490 0.36
Notre Dame Academy NR Private PK-8 490 0.36
South Buffalo Catholic School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.39
South Buffalo Catholic School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.39
Ambrose Catholic Academy NR Private K-8 156 0.42
Discovery School 4 Public PK, K-8 543 0.45
Discovery School 4 Public PK, K-8 543 0.45
Global Concepts Charter School 5 Charter K-12 926 0.55
Western New York Maritime Charter School 3 Charter 5-12 369 0.60
Lorraine Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-8 699 0.86
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Notre Dame Academy NR Private PK-8 490 0.36
South Buffalo Catholic School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.39
Ambrose Catholic Academy NR Private K-8 156 0.42
Discovery School 4 Public PK, K-8 543 0.45
Global Concepts Charter School 5 Charter K-12 926 0.55
Western New York Maritime Charter School 3 Charter 5-12 369 0.60
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.70
Baker Hall School NR Private 0 0.74
Lorraine Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-8 699 0.86
Lackawanna Middle School 4 Public 6-8 407 1.21
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Global Concepts Charter School 5 Charter K-12 926 0.55
Western New York Maritime Charter School 3 Charter 5-12 369 0.60
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.70
Baker Hall School NR Private 0 0.74
Mount Mercy Academy NR Private 9-12 181 0.81
Bishop Timon-St Jude High School NR Private 9-12 187 0.98
Lackawanna High School 3 Public 9-12 560 1.21
South Park High School 2 Public 9-12 748 1.38
Erie 1 Boces NR Public K-12 556 1.87
West Seneca West Senior High School 7 Public 9-12 1,110 2.03

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Neighbors for 259 Downing, Buffalo, NY

129 Downing, Buffalo 30 Julius, Buffalo 108 Aldrich, Buffalo 135 Downing, Buffalo 184 Aldrich, Buffalo 123 Downing, Buffalo 34 Julius, Buffalo 110 Aldrich, Buffalo 116 Aldrich, Buffalo 133 Downing, Buffalo 126 Aldrich, Buffalo 132 Aldrich, Buffalo 114 Aldrich, Buffalo 120 Aldrich, Buffalo 121 Downing, Buffalo 86 Dorrance, Buffalo 127 Downing, Buffalo 32 Julius, Buffalo 253 Downing, Buffalo 122 Aldrich, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 259 Downing, 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 14212, Erie County, NY 14213, Erie County, NY 14214, Erie County, NY 14215, Erie County, NY 14216, Erie County, NY 14218, Erie County, NY 14219, Erie County, NY 14222, Erie County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 259 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220?

The development at 259 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220 was built in 1938.

What is the total square footage of 259 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220?

259 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220 has a total of 1,850 square feet.

When was 259 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220 last sold and what was the sale price?

259 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220 was last sold on 10/23/2019 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 259 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220?

259 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220 is currently assessed at $286,000.

What are the property taxes for 259 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220?

The property taxes for 259 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220 total $2,783.

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