| Primary address | 159 Francis Avenue, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14212 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Cheektowaga |
| Parcel ID | 102.780-1-26 |
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| Current property tax | $1,921 |
| Building sqft | 1,212 |
| Building class | One Family Year-Round Residence (210) |
| Acreage | 0.09 |
| Lot dimensions | 34 ft X 112 ft |
| Frontage | 34 |
| Depth | 112 |
| Year built | 1926 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Building style | Old style |
| Condition | Normal |
| Basement type | Full |
| Exterior wall material | Stucco |
| Heat | Hot air |
| Fuel | Gas |
| First story sqft | Register |
| School district | Sloan |
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159 Francis Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14212 was built in 1926 and has a total of 1,212 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 Francis Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14212 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $132,000, the tax amount paid for 159 Francis Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14212 is $3,954.
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Access detailed property tax data for 159 Francis Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14212. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $3,954 |
| Current property tax | $1,921 |
| Market value | $176,000 |
| Assessed value | $132,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Francis Avenue, 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 | $165,000 | $132,000 | 29.9567 | $3,954 | -17.75% |
| 2024 | $145,055 | $132,000 | 36.42 | $4,807 | -9.34% |
| 2023 | $132,000 | $132,000 | 40.17 | $5,302 | -0.11% |
| 2022 | $115,000 | $115,000 | 46.16 | $5,308 | +71.35% |
| 2021 | $68,675 | $57,000 | 54.35 | $3,098 | -2.35% |
The complete history of permits filed for 159 Francis Avenue, 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) |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Andrew School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.27 |
| St. Andrew School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.27 |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary School | 6 | Public | 3-5 | 279 | 0.48 |
| Lovejoy Discovery School 43 | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 577 | 1.14 |
| Lovejoy Discovery School 43 | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 577 | 1.14 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Andrew School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.27 |
| Lovejoy Discovery School 43 | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 577 | 1.14 |
| Mary Queen Of Angels School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 152 | 1.43 |
| Universal School | NR | Private | PK-10 | 149 | 1.52 |
| Harvey Austin School 97 | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 516 | 1.67 |
| 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 | 1.29 |
| Universal School | NR | Private | PK-10 | 149 | 1.52 |
| Chesterton Academy of Buffalo | NR | Private | 9-12 | 34 | 1.66 |
| Cheektowaga High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 705 | 1.76 |
| John F Kennedy Senior High School | 5 | Public | 9-12 | 370 | 1.77 |
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Here are the neighbors for 159 Francis Avenue, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Jackson Ave, Buffalo | 1,404 | 01/11/2023 | $140,000 |
| 2379 Broadway St, Buffalo | 2,496 | 05/12/2023 | $150,000 |
| 157 Francis Ave, Buffalo | 1,430 | 03/15/2022 | $130,000 |
| 138 Rutland Ave, Buffalo | 1,430 | ||
| 173 Francis Ave, Buffalo | 1,092 | 12/17/2018 | $60,000 |
| 133 Jackson Ave, Buffalo | 1,404 | 11/15/2019 | $44,000 |
| 130 Rutland Ave, Buffalo | 1,868 | 12/27/1996 | $63,000 |
| 144 Rutland Ave, Buffalo | 1,430 | 03/04/2022 | $180,000 |
| 150 Rutland Ave, Buffalo | 1,540 | 10/14/2016 | $72,100 |
| 2425 Broadway St, Buffalo | 2,025 | ||
| 125 Jackson Ave, Buffalo | 1,404 | 08/26/2020 | $134,900 |
| 159 Rutland Ave, Buffalo | 1,430 | 10/07/2024 | $170,000 |
| 265 Crocker St, Buffalo | 1,196 | 07/26/2013 | $67,000 |
| 163 Francis Ave, Buffalo | 1,540 | 07/28/2004 | $60,000 |
| 261 Crocker St, Buffalo | 1,740 | 09/16/2015 | $105,900 |
| 158 Rutland Ave, Buffalo | 1,430 | 07/09/2021 | $1 |
| 164 Rutland Ave, Buffalo | 1,430 | 04/18/2000 | $1 |
| 137 Jackson Ave, Buffalo | 1,591 | 11/04/2019 | $115,000 |
| 153 Rutland Ave, Buffalo | 1,430 | 10/05/2021 | $160,000 |
| 129 Jackson Ave, Buffalo | 1,872 | 10/02/2025 | $1 |