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285 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 - Property report

Also known as: 285 Colton Ave

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1953

Acreage

0.186

Sale price

$79,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
285 Colton Avenue
ZIP code
14218
County
Erie
Parcel ID
142.620-2-3

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/24/2002
Sale price
$79,000
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Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$1,711
Zoning & Use
Zoning
MR
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
1680
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1.7
Year built
1953
AC
No
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Half bathrooms
1
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Brick
Building style
Cape cod
Kitchen
1
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot air
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
45 ft X 182 ft
Acreage
0.186
Frontage
45 ft
Depth
182 ft
Water
None
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
46 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
26 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
48 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
140900

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Ownership

Ownership information for 285 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 285 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/24/2002 $79,000 XXXXX XX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXX & XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/24/2002 - D
07/24/2002 - R		 Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXX & XXXXXXX X XXXXX XX XXXXXX X

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 285 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$1,711
Base tax
$2,134
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$196,875
Land value
$9,700
Building value
$187,175
Assessed value
$126,000

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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 $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 +39.35%
2020 $109,333 $82,000 38.56 $3,162 -4.15%
2019 $103,797 $82,000 40.23 $3,299 n/a
Permits

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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 0.49
Our Lady Of Victory NR Private PK-8 190 0.49
Martin Road Elementary School 3 Public 2-5 560 0.52
Baker Hall School NR Private 0 0.59
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.62
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.62
Global Concepts Charter School 5 Charter K-12 926 0.87
Western New York Maritime Charter School 3 Charter 5-12 369 1.43
Truman Elementary School NR Public PK, K-2 357 1.46
Truman Elementary School NR Public PK, K-2 357 1.46
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Our Lady Of Victory NR Private PK-8 190 0.49
Baker Hall School NR Private 0 0.59
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.62
Global Concepts Charter School 5 Charter K-12 926 0.87
Lackawanna Middle School 4 Public 6-8 407 1.11
Our Mother of Good Counsel School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.38
Ambrose Catholic Academy NR Private K-8 156 1.43
Western New York Maritime Charter School 3 Charter 5-12 369 1.43
Discovery School 4 Public PK, K-8 543 1.76
Lorraine Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-8 699 2.10
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Baker Hall School NR Private 0 0.59
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.62
Global Concepts Charter School 5 Charter K-12 926 0.87
Lackawanna High School 3 Public 9-12 560 1.11
Western New York Maritime Charter School 3 Charter 5-12 369 1.43
Mount Mercy Academy NR Private 9-12 181 2.10
Bishop Timon-St Jude High School NR Private 9-12 187 2.16
South Park High School 2 Public 9-12 748 2.43
West Seneca West Senior High School 7 Public 9-12 1,110 2.86
Erie 1 Boces NR Public K-12 556 3.13

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Neighbors for 285 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY

1526 Electric Ave, Buffalo 81 St Johns Pl, Buffalo 285 Center St, Buffalo 269 Center St, Buffalo 14 Warsaw St, Buffalo 1493 Electric Ave, Buffalo 30 St Johns Pl, Buffalo 57 St Johns Pl, Buffalo 63 St Johns Pl, Buffalo 283 Colton Ave, Buffalo 65 St Johns Pl, Buffalo 275 Colton Ave, Buffalo 273 Center St, Buffalo 287-289 Center St, Buffalo 291 Colton Ave, Buffalo 73 Gibbons St, Buffalo 75 St Johns Pl, Buffalo 85 St Johns Pl, Buffalo 293 Center St, Buffalo 264 Franklin St, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 285 Colton Avenue, 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 285 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218?

The development at 285 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 was built in 1953.

What is the total square footage of 285 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218?

285 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 has a total of 1,680 square feet.

When was 285 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 last sold and what was the sale price?

285 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 was last sold on 07/24/2002 for $79,000.

What is the assessed value of 285 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218?

285 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 is currently assessed at $126,000.

What are the property taxes for 285 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218?

The property taxes for 285 Colton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 total $2,134.

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