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5285 Vista Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14221 Property Information

5285 Vista Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5285 Vista Avenue, Buffalo
Zip code 14221
County Erie
Municipality Clarence
Parcel ID 57.170-2-28

Sales & Tax Overview for 5285 Vista Avenue, Buffalo

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Sale date 05/23/2022
Sale price $1
Arm's length
Current property tax $5,270

Lot & Building Information for 5285 Vista Avenue, Buffalo

Building sqft 1,746
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.45
Lot dimensions 107 ft X 183 ft
Frontage 107
Depth 183
Year built 1963
Stories 1
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Half bathrooms 1
Kitchen 1
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Private
Building style Ranch
Condition Good
Basement type Partial
Exterior wall material Brick
Heat Hot water/steam
Fuel Gas
Central air conditioning Yes
Fireplaces 1
First story sqft
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School district Williamsville

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About 5285 Vista Avenue, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5285 Vista Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14221?

5285 Vista Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14221 was built in 1963 and has a total of 1,746 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5285 Vista Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $394,000, the tax amount paid for 5285 Vista Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14221 is $6,041.

When was 5285 Vista Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14221 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5285 Vista Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14221 was last sold in 05/23/2022 for $1.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5285 Vista Avenue, Buffalo

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/23/2022 $1
02/24/2022 $150,000
07/18/2014 $1
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 5285 Vista Avenue, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/23/2022 - D
06/02/2022 - R
Deed
(Correction deed)
02/24/2022 - D
02/24/2022 - R
Deed
07/18/2014 - D
08/22/2014 - R
Deed
(Life estate deed)
07/15/1996 - D
07/15/1996 - R
Deed
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5285 Vista Avenue, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Base tax $6,041
Current property tax $5,270
Market value $394,000
Assessed value $394,000

Assessment History for 5285 Vista Avenue, Buffalo

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5285 Vista 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 $319,000 $319,000 15.3333 $4,891 +5.81%
2024 $325,000 $260,000 17.78 $4,623 -14.15%
2023 $273,684 $260,000 20.71 $5,385 -11.04%
2022 $260,000 $260,000 23.28 $6,053 +38.05%
2021 $201,100 $185,000 23.7 $4,385 -4.24%

Permits for 5285 Vista Avenue, Buffalo

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Transit Middle School 8 Public 5-8 872 1.02
Country Parkway Elementary School 9 Public PK, K-4 545 1.27
Country Parkway Elementary School 9 Public PK, K-4 545 1.27
Gateway-Longview Lynde School NR Private PK-12 176 1.59
Gateway-Longview Lynde School NR Private PK-12 176 1.59

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Transit Middle School 8 Public 5-8 872 1.02
Gateway-Longview Lynde School NR Private PK-12 176 1.59
St Gregory The Great School NR Private PK-8 540 1.59
Nativity Of Mary School NR Private PK-8 218 1.90
St Marys School NR Private PK-8 197 2.67

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Williamsville East High School 9 Public 9-12 981 1.24
Gateway-Longview Lynde School NR Private PK-12 176 1.59
Williamsville South High School 8 Public 9-12 857 2.59
Christian Central Academy NR Private K-12 230 2.78
CHC Learning Center NR Private 0 2.99

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Neighbors for 5285 Vista Avenue, Buffalo

Here are the neighbors for 5285 Vista Avenue, Buffalo.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5320 Vista Ave, Buffalo 1,360 10/03/2017 $210,000
8091 Greiner Rd, Buffalo 1,866 06/25/2022 $1
5315 Vista Ave, Buffalo 1,524 10/26/2023 $335,000
5447 Shimerville, Clarence 1,260 09/24/2019 $230,000
5295 Vista Ave, Buffalo 1,386 06/19/2008 $1
5305 Vista Ave, Buffalo 1,740 05/23/2015 $180,000
5296 Vista Ave, Buffalo 1,838 09/21/2021 $1
5439 Shimerville, Clarence 1,223 03/01/2007 $1
5275 Transit Rd, Buffalo 15,050
8085 Greiner Rd, Buffalo 1,008 12/21/2001 $90,000
5270 Vista Ave, Buffalo 2,354 12/02/2024
5275 Vista Ave, Buffalo 2,000 02/23/1999 $96,000
5305 Greenhurst Rd, Buffalo 1,501 09/12/2023 $299,000
5297 Greenhurst Rd, Buffalo 1,449 07/20/2017 $192,000
5310 Vista Ave, Buffalo 1,858 02/22/2016 $202,000
5288 Vista Ave, Buffalo 1,835 08/26/2020
5459 Shimerville, Clarence 1,944 04/06/2023 $1
8110 Greiner Rd, Buffalo 12/27/2018
5315 Greenhurst Rd, Buffalo 1,530 05/24/2023 $319,918
5302 Vista Ave, Buffalo 1,628 11/15/2024 $299,000

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