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251 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 Property Information

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Primary address	251 Franklin Street, Buffalo
Zip code	14218
County	Erie

Municipality	Lackawanna
Parcel ID	142.540-1-24

Sales & Tax Overview for 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo

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Sale date	02/16/2018
Sale price	$1

Arm's length	Register
Property tax	$1,491

Lot & Building Information for 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo

Building sqft	1,137
Building class	One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage	0.082
Lot dimensions	32 ft X 113 ft
Frontage	32
Depth	113
Year built	1907
Stories	1
Rooms	7
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	1
Kitchen	1
Water supply	Comm/public
Sewer type	Comm/public

Building style	Bungalow
Condition	Normal
Basement type	Full
Attic	240
Exterior wall material	Composition
Heat	Hot air
Fuel	Gas
Fireplaces	1
First story sqft	Register

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Zoning district	Register
School district	Lackawanna

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About 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218?

251 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 was built in 1907 and has a total of 1,137 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $88,000, the tax amount paid for 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 is $1,490.

When was 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 last sold and what was the last sale price?

251 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 was last sold in 02/16/2018 for $1.

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Past Sales & Property History for 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo

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Title Documents for 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo

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Date	Type	Amount	Party 1	Party 2	Doc image
02/28/2018 - R 02/16/2018 - D	Deed (Quit claim deed)
12/16/2015 - D 12/16/2015 - R	Deed
06/11/2002 - D 06/11/2002 - R	Deed
10/18/2001 - R 09/25/2001 - D	Deed
06/22/2001 - R 12/12/2000 - D	Deed
10/11/1994 - R 01/01/1994 - D	Deed

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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo

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Tax year	2025-2026
Property tax	$1,491
Market value	$137,500
Assessed value	$88,000

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Assessment History for 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo

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Year	Market value	Assessment value	Total tax rate	Property tax	Year over year change
2025	$115,800	$88,000	16.9383	$1,491	-37.27%
2024	$111,400	$88,000	27	$2,376	-12.68%
2023	$97,800	$88,000	30.92	$2,721	-9.27%
2022	$88,900	$88,000	34.08	$2,999	-2.55%
2021	$88,000	$88,000	34.97	$3,077	+69.80%

Permits for 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo

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FEMA flood zone(s)	AE (See more on map)

Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Our Lady Of Victory	NR	Private	PK-8	190	0.51
Our Lady Of Victory	NR	Private	PK-8	190	0.51
Baker Hall School	NR	Private		0	0.60
Baker Victory Services	NR	Private	PK, K-12	446	0.65
Baker Victory Services	NR	Private	PK, K-12	446	0.65

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Our Lady Of Victory	NR	Private	PK-8	190	0.51
Baker Hall School	NR	Private		0	0.60
Baker Victory Services	NR	Private	PK, K-12	446	0.65
Global Concepts Charter School	5	Charter	K-12	926	0.95
Lackawanna Middle School	4	Public	6-8	407	1.27

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Baker Hall School	NR	Private		0	0.60
Baker Victory Services	NR	Private	PK, K-12	446	0.65
Global Concepts Charter School	5	Charter	K-12	926	0.95
Lackawanna High School	3	Public	9-12	560	1.27
Western New York Maritime Charter School	3	Charter	5-12	369	1.39

Neighbors for 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo

Here are the neighbors for 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo.

Address	Square feet	Purchase date	Purchase price
11 Fig Ave, Buffalo	1,960	06/08/2017	$45,000
20 Sand St, Buffalo		10/05/2011	$2,205
1403 Electric Ave, Buffalo	1,301	04/23/2025	$1
1 Gravel St, Buffalo	1,455	05/20/1994	$37,250
48 Clinton St, Buffalo	1,384
1389 Electric Ave, Buffalo	1,615	02/25/2008	$1
195 Center St, Buffalo	1,142	11/22/2017	$36,500
2 Clay St, Buffalo		08/04/1995	$70,000
1399 Electric Ave, Buffalo	1,482	11/20/2015	$54,000
3 Gravel St, Buffalo	888	11/09/2022	$34,000
207 Center St, Buffalo		08/30/2017	$1,200
5 Fig Ave, Buffalo	1,337	04/17/2003	$1
1405 Electric Ave, Buffalo	1,218	07/25/2012	$1
249 Franklin St, Buffalo	1,080	08/13/2024	$1
16-18 Clay St, Buffalo
18 Sand St, Buffalo
12 Clay St, Buffalo		07/24/2018	$79,000
205 Center St, Buffalo	1,320	04/16/2015	$1

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