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257 Michael Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14212 - Property report

Also known as: 257 Michael Ave

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1940

Acreage

0.19

Sale price

$71,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
257 Michael Avenue
ZIP code
14212
County
Erie
Parcel ID
112.280-3-38

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Sales
Sale date
10/17/2001
Sale price
$71,500
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Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$3,392
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
1443
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1940
AC
No
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Half bathrooms
1
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Colonial
Kitchen
1
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot air
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
45 ft X 180 ft
Acreage
0.19
Frontage
45 ft
Depth
180 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
52 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
50 /100.  Bikeable
School district
143009

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Ownership

Ownership information for 257 Michael Avenue, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 257 Michael Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14212

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/17/2001 $71,500 XXXXXXX XXXXX X, XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/17/2001 - D
10/17/2001 - R		 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX X, XXXXX X

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 257 Michael Avenue, 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
$3,392
Base tax
$3,864
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$172,000
Land value
$13,000
Building value
$159,000
Assessed value
$129,000

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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 $161,250 $129,000 29.9567 $3,864 -17.75%
2024 $141,758 $129,000 36.42 $4,698 -9.34%
2023 $129,000 $129,000 40.17 $5,182 +0.23%
2022 $112,000 $112,000 46.16 $5,170 +26.83%
2021 $90,361 $75,000 54.35 $4,076 -2.35%
2020 $88,235 $75,000 55.66 $4,175 -6.69%
2019 $80,645 $75,000 59.65 $4,474 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 257 Michael Avenue, Buffalo, NY

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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)
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School 6 Public 3-5 279 0.17
St. Andrew School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.35
St. Andrew School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.35
Lovejoy Discovery School 43 2 Public PK, K-8 577 0.76
Lovejoy Discovery School 43 2 Public PK, K-8 577 0.76
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School II NR Charter K-2, 9-10 376 1.08
Theodore Roosevelt School NR Public PK, K-2 328 1.29
Theodore Roosevelt School NR Public PK, K-2 328 1.29
Harvey Austin School 97 2 Public PK, K-8 516 1.32
Harvey Austin School 97 2 Public PK, K-8 516 1.32
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Andrew School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.35
Lovejoy Discovery School 43 2 Public PK, K-8 577 0.76
Harvey Austin School 97 2 Public PK, K-8 516 1.32
Universal School NR Private PK-10 149 1.36
Mary Queen Of Angels School NR Private PK, K-8 152 1.66
King Center Charter School 4 Charter K-8 412 1.66
Our Lady of Czestochowa School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.77
Build Academy NR Public PK, K-8 427 1.78
Build Community School 2 Public PK, K-8 344 1.78
John F Kennedy Middle School 6 Public 6-8 279 1.84
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School II NR Charter K-2, 9-10 376 1.08
Chesterton Academy of Buffalo NR Private 9-12 34 1.30
Universal School NR Private PK-10 149 1.36
John F Kennedy Senior High School 5 Public 9-12 370 1.84
Saints Tabernacle Of Excellence NR Private 1-10 13 1.92
Darul Uloom Al Madania NR Private PK-11 294 1.94
Cheektowaga High School 4 Public 9-12 705 2.17
Pathways Academy NR Public 9-12 105 2.23
East Community School 2 Public 9-12 302 2.23
Erie County Detention Facility NR Public 9-12 19 2.42

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Neighbors for 257 Michael Avenue, Buffalo, NY

339 Atlantic Ave, Buffalo 345 Atlantic Ave, Buffalo 281 Michael Ave, Buffalo 248 Halstead Ave, Buffalo 349 Atlantic Ave, Buffalo 230 Halstead Ave, Buffalo 250 Halstead Ave, Buffalo 253 Michael Ave, Buffalo 210 Curtiss St, Buffalo 236 Halstead Ave, Buffalo 275 Michael Ave, Buffalo 246 Halstead Ave, Buffalo 365 Atlantic Ave, Buffalo 245 Michael Ave, Buffalo 261 Michael Ave, Buffalo 216 Curtiss St, Buffalo 269 Michael Ave, Buffalo 285 Michael Ave, Buffalo 355 Atlantic Ave, Buffalo 232 Curtiss St, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 257 Michael Avenue, 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 14213, Erie County, NY 14214, Erie County, NY 14215, Erie County, NY 14216, Erie County, NY 14218, Erie County, NY 14220, Erie County, NY 14222, Erie County, NY 14223, Erie County, NY 14226, Erie County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 257 Michael Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14212?

The development at 257 Michael Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14212 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 257 Michael Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14212?

257 Michael Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14212 has a total of 1,443 square feet.

When was 257 Michael Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14212 last sold and what was the sale price?

257 Michael Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14212 was last sold on 10/17/2001 for $71,500.

What is the assessed value of 257 Michael Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14212?

257 Michael Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14212 is currently assessed at $129,000.

What are the property taxes for 257 Michael Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14212?

The property taxes for 257 Michael Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14212 total $3,864.

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