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243 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 Property Information

243 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 243 Colton Avenue, Buffalo
Zip code 14218
County Erie
Municipality Lackawanna
Parcel ID 142.540-4-15

Sales & Tax Overview for 243 Colton Avenue, Buffalo

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Sale date 06/30/2021
Sale price $185,000
Arm's length
Property tax $2,134

Lot & Building Information for 243 Colton Avenue, Buffalo

Building sqft 1,472
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.199
Lot dimensions 50 ft X 172 ft
Frontage 50
Depth 172
Year built 1951
Stories 2
Rooms 5
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
Central air conditioning Yes
First story sqft
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School district Lackawanna

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About 243 Colton Avenue, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 243 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218?

243 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 was built in 1951 and has a total of 1,472 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 243 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $126,000, the tax amount paid for 243 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 is $2,134.

When was 243 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 last sold and what was the last sale price?

243 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 was last sold in 06/30/2021 for $185,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 243 Colton Avenue, Buffalo

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/30/2021 $185,000
10/26/2016 $117,000
12/05/1995 $1
       
       
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Title Documents for 243 Colton Avenue, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/30/2021 - D
06/30/2021 - R
Deed
10/26/2016 - D
10/26/2016 - R
Deed
12/05/1995 - D
12/08/1995 - R
Deed
           
           
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 243 Colton Avenue, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $2,134
Market value $196,875
Assessed value $126,000

Assessment History for 243 Colton Avenue, Buffalo

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $165,800 $126,000 16.9383 $2,134 -37.27%
2024 $159,500 $126,000 27 $3,402 -12.68%
2023 $140,000 $126,000 30.92 $3,896 -9.27%
2022 $127,300 $126,000 34.08 $4,294 -2.55%
2021 $126,000 $126,000 34.97 $4,406 +65.61%

Permits for 243 Colton Avenue, Buffalo

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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 0.41
Our Lady Of Victory NR Private PK-8 190 0.41
Baker Hall School NR Private 0 0.51
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.55
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.55

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Our Lady Of Victory NR Private PK-8 190 0.41
Baker Hall School NR Private 0 0.51
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.55
Global Concepts Charter School 5 Charter K-12 926 0.82
Lackawanna Middle School 4 Public 6-8 407 1.11

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Baker Hall School NR Private 0 0.51
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.55
Global Concepts Charter School 5 Charter K-12 926 0.82
Lackawanna High School 3 Public 9-12 560 1.11
Western New York Maritime Charter School 3 Charter 5-12 369 1.35

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Neighbors for 243 Colton Avenue, Buffalo

Here are the neighbors for 243 Colton Avenue, Buffalo.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
19 Grape Ave, Buffalo 1,551 07/18/2022 $135,000
235 Colton Ave, Buffalo
263 Colton Ave, Buffalo 1,934
186 Franklin St, Buffalo 1,056 11/13/2020 $109,000
251 Colton Ave, Buffalo 1,668 08/03/2022 $230,000
29 Grape Ave, Buffalo 1,822 07/31/2017 $69,900
237 Colton Ave, Buffalo 1,599 03/03/2025 $1
253 Colton Ave, Buffalo 1,278 06/23/2014 $1
1451 Electric Ave, Buffalo
211 Colton Ave, Buffalo 1,723 06/15/1998 $70,500
194 Franklin St, Buffalo 1,245 09/26/1997 $74,900
12 Peach St, Buffalo 1,557
15 Grape Ave, Buffalo 1,619 02/22/2018 $105,000
207 Colton Ave, Buffalo 1,056 12/03/2007 $44,500
23 Grape Ave, Buffalo 1,120 08/28/2025 $70,000
1494 Electric Ave, Buffalo 1,219 09/11/1997 $1
196 Franklin St, Buffalo 1,209
27 Grape Ave, Buffalo 1,824 07/15/2025 $1
200 Franklin St, Buffalo 1,008 04/30/2024 $175,000
188 Franklin St, Buffalo 2,016 12/05/2024 $240,000

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