| Primary address | 159 Franklin Street, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14218 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Lackawanna |
| Parcel ID | 142.540-1-4 |
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| Sale date | 08/07/2020 |
| Sale price | $68,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $1,355 |
| Building sqft | 892 |
| Building class | One Family Year-Round Residence (210) |
| Acreage | 0.093
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| Lot dimensions | 36 ft X 113 ft |
| Frontage | 36 |
| Depth | 113 |
| Year built | 1957 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Building style | Ranch |
| Condition | Normal |
| Basement type | Full |
| Exterior wall material | Brick |
| Heat | Hot air |
| Fuel | Gas |
| First story sqft | Register |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Lackawanna |
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159 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 was built in 1957 and has a total of 892 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $80,000, the tax amount paid for 159 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 is $1,355.
When was 159 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 last sold and what was the last sale price?159 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 was last sold in 08/07/2020 for $68,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 159 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $1,355 |
| Market value | $125,000 |
| Assessed value | $80,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Franklin Street, 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 | $105,300 | $80,000 | 16.9383 | $1,355 | -37.27% |
| 2024 | $101,300 | $80,000 | 27 | $2,160 | -12.68% |
| 2023 | $88,900 | $80,000 | 30.92 | $2,474 | -9.27% |
| 2022 | $80,800 | $80,000 | 34.08 | $2,726 | -2.55% |
| 2021 | $80,000 | $80,000 | 34.97 | $2,798 | +34.36% |
The complete history of permits filed for 159 Franklin Street, 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 (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 159 Franklin Street, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of Victory | NR | Private | PK-8 | 190 | 0.38 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | NR | Private | PK-8 | 190 | 0.38 |
| Baker Hall School | NR | Private | 0 | 0.47 | |
| Baker Victory Services | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 446 | 0.52 |
| Baker Victory Services | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 446 | 0.52 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of Victory | NR | Private | PK-8 | 190 | 0.38 |
| Baker Hall School | NR | Private | 0 | 0.47 | |
| Baker Victory Services | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 446 | 0.52 |
| Global Concepts Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 926 | 0.86 |
| Western New York Maritime Charter School | 3 | Charter | 5-12 | 369 | 1.21 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Hall School | NR | Private | 0 | 0.47 | |
| Baker Victory Services | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 446 | 0.52 |
| Global Concepts Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 926 | 0.86 |
| Western New York Maritime Charter School | 3 | Charter | 5-12 | 369 | 1.21 |
| Lackawanna High School | 3 | Public | 9-12 | 560 | 1.28 |
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Here are the neighbors for 159 Franklin Street, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1419 Electric Ave, Buffalo | 1,164 | 04/14/2022 | $1 |
| 155 Franklin St, Buffalo | 2,189 | 11/29/2017 | $53,000 |
| 1403 Electric Ave, Buffalo | 1,301 | 04/23/2025 | $1 |
| 171 Franklin St, Buffalo | 1,694 | 11/13/2003 | $65,000 |
| 1409 Electric Ave, Buffalo | 2,163 | 01/16/2018 | $26,000 |
| 2 Sand St, Buffalo | 1,170 | 06/08/2010 | $40,000 |
| 12 Sand St, Buffalo | 1,716 | 12/08/2021 | $1 |
| 24 Peach St, Buffalo | 1,015 | 08/14/2025 | $170,000 |
| 195 Center St, Buffalo | 1,142 | 11/22/2017 | $36,500 |
| 6 Sand St, Buffalo | 1,928 | 02/27/2024 | $95,000 |
| 1415 Electric Ave, Buffalo | 1,551 | 05/24/2002 | $1 |
| 1399 Electric Ave, Buffalo | 1,482 | 11/20/2015 | $54,000 |
| 165 Franklin St, Buffalo | 2,592 | 02/21/2024 | $1 |
| 1431 Electric Ave, Buffalo | 2,112 | 06/23/2010 | $48,000 |
| 51 Pulaski St, Buffalo | 1,226 | 11/16/2020 | $130,000 |
| 1405 Electric Ave, Buffalo | 1,218 | 07/25/2012 | $1 |
| 163 Franklin St, Buffalo | 1,638 | 10/31/2017 | $85,000 |
| 1429 Electric Ave, Buffalo | 2,247 | 08/15/2024 | $185,000 |
| 1435 Electric Ave, Buffalo | 2,360 | 01/12/2023 | $93,200 |
| 18 Sand St, Buffalo |