| Primary address | 159 Madison Avenue, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14218 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Lackawanna |
| Parcel ID | 141.840-4-4 |
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| Sale date | 01/25/2018 |
| Sale price | $22,500 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $847 |
| Building sqft | 780 |
| Building class | One Family Year-Round Residence (210) |
| Acreage | 0.126
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| Lot dimensions | 45 ft X 103 ft |
| Frontage | 45 |
| Depth | 103 |
| Year built | 1941 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Building style | Cape cod |
| Condition | Normal |
| Basement type | Full |
| Exterior wall material | Alum/vinyl |
| Heat | Hot air |
| Fuel | Gas |
| First story sqft | Register |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Lackawanna |
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159 Madison Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 was built in 1941 and has a total of 780 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 Madison Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $50,000, the tax amount paid for 159 Madison Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 is $846.
When was 159 Madison Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 last sold and what was the last sale price?159 Madison Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 was last sold in 01/25/2018 for $22,500.
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Access detailed property tax data for 159 Madison Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $847 |
| Market value | $78,125 |
| Assessed value | $50,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Madison 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 | $65,800 | $50,000 | 16.9383 | $847 | -37.27% |
| 2024 | $63,300 | $50,000 | 27 | $1,350 | -12.68% |
| 2023 | $55,600 | $50,000 | 30.92 | $1,546 | -9.27% |
| 2022 | $50,500 | $50,000 | 34.08 | $1,704 | -2.55% |
| 2021 | $50,000 | $50,000 | 34.97 | $1,749 | +16.27% |
The complete history of permits filed for 159 Madison 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) | 0.2, AE (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 159 Madison Avenue, Buffalo to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Road Elementary School | 3 | Public | 2-5 | 560 | 1.19 |
| Our Mother of Good Counsel School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 1.20 |
| Our Mother of Good Counsel School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 1.20 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | NR | Private | PK-8 | 190 | 1.25 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | NR | Private | PK-8 | 190 | 1.25 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Mother of Good Counsel School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 1.20 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | NR | Private | PK-8 | 190 | 1.25 |
| Baker Hall School | NR | Private | 0 | 1.35 | |
| Baker Victory Services | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 446 | 1.39 |
| Global Concepts Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 926 | 1.68 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Hall School | NR | Private | 0 | 1.35 | |
| Baker Victory Services | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 446 | 1.39 |
| Global Concepts Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 926 | 1.68 |
| Lackawanna High School | 3 | Public | 9-12 | 560 | 1.84 |
| Western New York Maritime Charter School | 3 | Charter | 5-12 | 369 | 2.07 |
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Here are the neighbors for 159 Madison Avenue, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145 Madison Ave, Buffalo | 1,268 | 09/30/2022 | $135,000 |
| 19 Birch St, Buffalo | 841 | 03/24/2010 | $48,000 |
| 94 Pine St, Buffalo | 1,292 | 04/06/2007 | $54,000 |
| 22 Pine St, Buffalo | 945 | 09/21/2017 | $1 |
| 25 Birch St, Buffalo | 1,250 | 10/28/1998 | $1 |
| 108 Pine St, Buffalo | 764 | 10/22/2002 | $1 |
| 102 Pine St, Buffalo | 1,154 | 08/20/2025 | $1 |
| 149 Madison Ave, Buffalo | 1,296 | 09/02/2003 | $1 |
| 12 Pine St, Buffalo | 1,104 | 01/05/2006 | $35,000 |
| 103 Jackson Ave, Buffalo | 936 | ||
| 155 Madison Ave, Buffalo | 1,192 | 01/31/2020 | $78,500 |
| 106 Pine St, Buffalo | 708 | 10/29/2021 | $82,000 |
| 92 Pine St, Buffalo | 1,122 | 11/17/2017 | $59,900 |
| 18 Pine St, Buffalo | 1,260 | 04/03/2025 | $1 |
| 16 Spruce St, Buffalo | 1,188 | 11/07/1999 | $20,000 |
| 11 Birch St, Buffalo | 1,134 | 07/08/1998 | $1 |
| 12 Spruce St, Buffalo | 1,254 | 10/02/2023 | $168,050 |
| 15 Birch St, Buffalo | 800 | 09/11/2019 | $1 |
| 98 Pine St, Buffalo | 1,239 | 01/25/2023 | $1 |
| 107 Jackson Ave, Buffalo | 897 | 04/16/2018 | $20,000 |