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188 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 Property Information

188 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 188 Franklin Street, Buffalo
Zip code 14218
County Erie
Municipality Lackawanna
Parcel ID 142.540-2-27

Sales & Tax Overview for 188 Franklin Street, Buffalo

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Sale date 12/05/2024
Sale price $240,000
Arm's length
Property tax $2,100

Lot & Building Information for 188 Franklin Street, Buffalo

Building sqft 2,016
Building class Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Acreage 0.088
Lot dimensions 35 ft X 112 ft
Frontage 35
Depth 112
Year built 1949
Stories 2
Units 2
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 2
Kitchen 2
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Good
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Brick
Heat Hot air
Fuel Gas
Central air conditioning Yes
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Lackawanna

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About 188 Franklin Street, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 188 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218?

188 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 was built in 1949 and has a total of 2,016 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 188 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $124,000, the tax amount paid for 188 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 is $2,100.

When was 188 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 last sold and what was the last sale price?

188 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 was last sold in 12/05/2024 for $240,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 188 Franklin Street, Buffalo

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/05/2024 $240,000
03/21/2018 $118,650
07/06/2007 $70,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 188 Franklin Street, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/05/2024 - D
12/05/2024 - R
Deed
03/21/2018 - D
03/21/2018 - R
Deed
07/06/2007 - D
07/09/2007 - R
Deed
01/17/2001 - D
01/17/2001 - R
Deed
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 188 Franklin Street, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $2,100
Market value $193,750
Assessed value $124,000

Assessment History for 188 Franklin Street, Buffalo

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $163,200 $124,000 16.9383 $2,100 -37.27%
2024 $157,000 $124,000 27 $3,348 -12.68%
2023 $137,800 $124,000 30.92 $3,834 -9.27%
2022 $125,300 $124,000 34.08 $4,226 -2.55%
2021 $124,000 $124,000 34.97 $4,336 +70.39%

Permits for 188 Franklin Street, Buffalo

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Risk

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (See more on map)

Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Our Lady Of Victory NR Private PK-8 190 0.40
Our Lady Of Victory NR Private PK-8 190 0.40
Baker Hall School NR Private 0 0.49
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.54
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.54

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Our Lady Of Victory NR Private PK-8 190 0.40
Baker Hall School NR Private 0 0.49
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.54
Global Concepts Charter School 5 Charter K-12 926 0.86
Lackawanna Middle School 4 Public 6-8 407 1.24

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Baker Hall School NR Private 0 0.49
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.54
Global Concepts Charter School 5 Charter K-12 926 0.86
Lackawanna High School 3 Public 9-12 560 1.24
Western New York Maritime Charter School 3 Charter 5-12 369 1.27

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Neighbors for 188 Franklin Street, Buffalo

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
19 Grape Ave, Buffalo 1,551 07/18/2022 $135,000
197 Franklin St, Buffalo 1,323 03/04/2016 $5,000
235 Colton Ave, Buffalo
186 Franklin St, Buffalo 1,056 11/13/2020 $109,000
243 Colton Ave, Buffalo 1,472 06/30/2021 $185,000
1447 Electric Ave, Buffalo 2,304 06/02/2006 $35,000
1445 Electric Ave, Buffalo 03/06/2006 $63,600
29 Peach St, Buffalo 1,014 12/02/1993 $28,000
237 Colton Ave, Buffalo 1,599 03/03/2025 $1
251 Colton Ave, Buffalo 1,668 08/03/2022 $230,000
211 Colton Ave, Buffalo 1,723 06/15/1998 $70,500
194 Franklin St, Buffalo 1,245 09/26/1997 $74,900
207 Colton Ave, Buffalo 1,056 12/03/2007 $44,500
15 Grape Ave, Buffalo 1,619 02/22/2018 $105,000
1441 Electric Ave, Buffalo 3,466 10/09/2024 $225,000
23 Grape Ave, Buffalo 1,120 08/28/2025 $70,000
196 Franklin St, Buffalo 1,209
203 Colton Ave, Buffalo 1,890
201 Franklin St, Buffalo 1,587 06/30/2000 $1
199 Franklin St, Buffalo 1,323 12/15/2011 $1

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