| Primary address | 253 Colton Avenue, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14218 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Lackawanna |
| Parcel ID | 142.540-4-17.100 |
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| Sale date | 06/23/2014 |
| Sale price | $1 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $1,710 |
| Building sqft | 1,278 |
| Building class | One Family Year-Round Residence (210) |
| Acreage | 0.368
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| Lot dimensions | 90 ft X 175 ft |
| Frontage | 90 |
| Depth | 175 |
| Year built | 1950 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half bathrooms | 1 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Building style | Cape cod |
| 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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253 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 was built in 1950 and has a total of 1,278 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 253 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $118,000, the tax amount paid for 253 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 is $1,998.
When was 253 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 last sold and what was the last sale price?253 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 was last sold in 06/23/2014 for $1.
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Access detailed property tax data for 253 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $1,999 |
| Current property tax | $1,710 |
| Market value | $184,375 |
| Assessed value | $118,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 253 Colton Avenue, 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 | $155,300 | $118,000 | 16.9383 | $1,999 | -37.27% |
| 2024 | $149,400 | $118,000 | 27 | $3,186 | -12.68% |
| 2023 | $131,100 | $118,000 | 30.92 | $3,649 | -9.27% |
| 2022 | $119,200 | $118,000 | 34.08 | $4,021 | -2.55% |
| 2021 | $118,000 | $118,000 | 34.97 | $4,126 | +46.59% |
The complete history of permits filed for 253 Colton Avenue, 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) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 253 Colton Avenue, 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 (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of Victory | NR | Private | PK-8 | 190 | 0.43 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | NR | Private | PK-8 | 190 | 0.43 |
| Baker Hall School | NR | Private | 0 | 0.53 | |
| Martin Road Elementary School | 3 | Public | 2-5 | 560 | 0.54 |
| Baker Victory Services | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 446 | 0.57 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of Victory | NR | Private | PK-8 | 190 | 0.43 |
| Baker Hall School | NR | Private | 0 | 0.53 | |
| Baker Victory Services | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 446 | 0.57 |
| Global Concepts Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 926 | 0.83 |
| Lackawanna Middle School | 4 | Public | 6-8 | 407 | 1.11 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Hall School | NR | Private | 0 | 0.53 | |
| Baker Victory Services | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 446 | 0.57 |
| Global Concepts Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 926 | 0.83 |
| Lackawanna High School | 3 | Public | 9-12 | 560 | 1.11 |
| Western New York Maritime Charter School | 3 | Charter | 5-12 | 369 | 1.38 |
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Here are the neighbors for 253 Colton Avenue, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Grape Ave, Buffalo | 1,551 | 07/18/2022 | $135,000 |
| 248 Franklin St, Buffalo | 1,358 | ||
| 235 Colton Ave, Buffalo | |||
| 263 Colton Ave, Buffalo | 1,934 | ||
| 243 Colton Ave, Buffalo | 1,472 | 06/30/2021 | $185,000 |
| 186 Franklin St, Buffalo | 1,056 | 11/13/2020 | $109,000 |
| 29 Grape Ave, Buffalo | 1,822 | 07/31/2017 | $69,900 |
| 251 Colton Ave, Buffalo | 1,668 | 08/03/2022 | $230,000 |
| 237 Colton Ave, Buffalo | 1,599 | 03/03/2025 | $1 |
| 1451 Electric Ave, Buffalo | |||
| 1475 Electric Ave, Buffalo | 07/29/2003 | $1,346 | |
| 12 Peach St, Buffalo | 1,557 | ||
| 242 Franklin St, Buffalo | 1,045 | ||
| 15 Grape Ave, Buffalo | 1,619 | 02/22/2018 | $105,000 |
| 1494 Electric Ave, Buffalo | 1,219 | 09/11/1997 | $1 |
| 1479 Electric Ave, Buffalo | 1,810 | 07/26/2002 | $35,000 |
| 23 Grape Ave, Buffalo | 1,120 | 08/28/2025 | $70,000 |
| 200 Franklin St, Buffalo | 1,008 | 04/30/2024 | $175,000 |
| 1471 Electric Ave, Buffalo | |||
| 27 Grape Ave, Buffalo | 1,824 | 07/15/2025 | $1 |