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251 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 - Property report

Also known as: 251 Franklin St

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1907

Acreage

0.082

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
251 Franklin Street
ZIP code
14218
County
Erie
Parcel ID
142.540-1-24

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/16/2018
Sale price
$1
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$1,491
Zoning & Use
Zoning
MR
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
1137
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1.3
Year built
1907
AC
No
Rooms
7
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Composition
Building style
Bungalow
Kitchen
1
Basement
Full
Attic
240
Fireplaces
1
Heating
Hot air
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
32 ft X 113 ft
Acreage
0.082
Frontage
32 ft
Depth
113 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
35 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
27 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
43 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
140900

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Ownership

Ownership information for 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/16/2018 $1 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
12/16/2015 $47,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/11/2002 $47,900 XXXXXX XXXXX/XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/28/2018 - R
02/16/2018 - D		 Deed
(Quit claim deed)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX
12/16/2015 - D
12/16/2015 - R		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
06/11/2002 - D
06/11/2002 - R		 Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX/XXXXXXXX
10/18/2001 - R
09/25/2001 - D		 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/22/2001 - R
12/12/2000 - D		 Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XX
10/11/1994 - R
01/01/1994 - D		 Deed

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$1,491
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$137,500
Land value
$6,200
Building value
$131,300
Assessed value
$88,000

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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 $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%
2020 $62,667 $47,000 38.56 $1,812 -4.15%
2019 $59,494 $47,000 40.23 $1,891 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 251 Franklin Street, 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)
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
Martin Road Elementary School 3 Public 2-5 560 0.69
Global Concepts Charter School 5 Charter K-12 926 0.95
Western New York Maritime Charter School 3 Charter 5-12 369 1.39
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
Western New York Maritime Charter School 3 Charter 5-12 369 1.39
Ambrose Catholic Academy NR Private K-8 156 1.41
Our Mother of Good Counsel School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.47
Discovery School 4 Public PK, K-8 543 1.79
Lorraine Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-8 699 2.09
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
Mount Mercy Academy NR Private 9-12 181 2.10
Bishop Timon-St Jude High School NR Private 9-12 187 2.13
South Park High School 2 Public 9-12 748 2.38
West Seneca West Senior High School 7 Public 9-12 1,110 2.98
Erie 1 Boces NR Public K-12 556 3.18

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Neighbors for 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY

11 Fig Ave, Buffalo 20 Sand St, Buffalo 1403 Electric Ave, Buffalo 1 Gravel St, Buffalo 48 Clinton St, Buffalo 1389 Electric Ave, Buffalo 195 Center St, Buffalo 2 Clay St, Buffalo 1399 Electric Ave, Buffalo 3 Gravel St, Buffalo 207 Center St, Buffalo 5 Fig Ave, Buffalo 1405 Electric Ave, Buffalo 249 Franklin St, Buffalo 16-18 Clay St, Buffalo 18 Sand St, Buffalo 12 Clay St, Buffalo 205 Center St, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 251 Franklin Street, 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 14212, Erie County, NY 14213, Erie County, NY 14214, Erie County, NY 14215, Erie County, NY 14219, Erie County, NY 14220, Erie County, NY 14222, Erie County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218?

The development at 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 was built in 1907.

What is the total square footage of 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218?

251 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 has a total of 1,137 square feet.

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

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

What is the assessed value of 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218?

251 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 is currently assessed at $88,000.

What are the property taxes for 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218?

The property taxes for 251 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 total $1,490.

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