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279 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220 - Property report

Also known as: 279 Downing

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1924

Acreage

0.096

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
279 Downing
ZIP code
14220
County
Erie
Parcel ID
133.810-1-2

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/09/2022
Sale price
$1
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$1,974
Zoning & Use
Zoning
N-3R
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
1450
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1.3
Year built
1924
AC
Yes
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Half bathrooms
1
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
1
Basement
Full
Attic
310
Heating
Hot air
First story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
35 ft X 120 ft
Acreage
0.096
Frontage
35 ft
Depth
120 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
51 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
33 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
49 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
140200

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Ownership

Ownership information for 279 Downing, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 279 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/09/2022 $1 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
06/21/2010 $97,000 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX & XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/16/2022 - R
02/09/2022 - D		 Deed
(Quit claim deed)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
06/21/2010 - D
06/21/2010 - R		 Deed XXXX XXXXXX & XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 279 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
$1,974
Base tax
$2,112
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$217,000
Land value
$29,000
Building value
$188,000
Assessed value
$217,000

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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 $229,268 $141,000 9.7317 $1,372 -27.54%
2024 $201,429 $141,000 13.43 $1,894 -8.70%
2023 $180,800 $141,000 14.71 $2,074 -8.12%
2022 $159,300 $141,000 16.01 $2,257 -1.29%
2021 $156,700 $141,000 16.22 $2,287 +30.04%
2020 $140,800 $90,100 19.52 $1,759 -3.79%
2019 $132,500 $90,100 20.29 $1,828 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 279 Downing, Buffalo, NY

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
04/21/2010

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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 0.32
Notre Dame Academy NR Private PK-8 490 0.32
South Buffalo Catholic School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.35
South Buffalo Catholic School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.35
Discovery School 4 Public PK, K-8 543 0.43
Discovery School 4 Public PK, K-8 543 0.43
Ambrose Catholic Academy NR Private K-8 156 0.46
Global Concepts Charter School 5 Charter K-12 926 0.55
Western New York Maritime Charter School 3 Charter 5-12 369 0.63
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 0.32
South Buffalo Catholic School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.35
Discovery School 4 Public PK, K-8 543 0.43
Ambrose Catholic Academy NR Private K-8 156 0.46
Global Concepts Charter School 5 Charter K-12 926 0.55
Western New York Maritime Charter School 3 Charter 5-12 369 0.63
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.72
Baker Hall School NR Private 0 0.77
Lorraine Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-8 699 0.86
Lackawanna Middle School 4 Public 6-8 407 1.19
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 0.63
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.72
Baker Hall School NR Private 0 0.77
Mount Mercy Academy NR Private 9-12 181 0.81
Bishop Timon-St Jude High School NR Private 9-12 187 0.99
Lackawanna High School 3 Public 9-12 560 1.19
South Park High School 2 Public 9-12 748 1.39
Erie 1 Boces NR Public K-12 556 1.83
West Seneca West Senior High School 7 Public 9-12 1,110 1.98

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Neighbors for 279 Downing, Buffalo, NY

207 Downing, Buffalo 275 Downing, Buffalo 146 Dorrance, Buffalo 176 Aldrich, Buffalo 162 Aldrich, Buffalo 104 Dorrance, Buffalo 108 Dorrance, Buffalo 110 Dorrance, Buffalo 134 Dorrance, Buffalo 283 Downing, Buffalo 172 Aldrich, Buffalo 152 Aldrich, Buffalo 142 Dorrance, Buffalo 168 Aldrich, Buffalo 158 Aldrich, Buffalo 152 Dorrance, Buffalo 180 Aldrich, Buffalo 106 Dorrance, Buffalo 150 Aldrich, Buffalo 112 Dorrance, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 279 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 279 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220?

The development at 279 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220 was built in 1924.

What is the total square footage of 279 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220?

279 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220 has a total of 1,450 square feet.

When was 279 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220 last sold and what was the sale price?

279 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220 was last sold on 02/09/2022 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 279 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220?

279 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220 is currently assessed at $217,000.

What are the property taxes for 279 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220?

The property taxes for 279 Downing, Buffalo, NY 14220 total $2,111.

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