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285 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 Property Information

285 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 285 Franklin Street, Buffalo
Zip code 14218
County Erie
Municipality Lackawanna
Parcel ID 142.620-9-8

Sales & Tax Overview for 285 Franklin Street, Buffalo

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Sale date 11/13/2023
Sale price $1
Arm's length
Current property tax $1,304

Lot & Building Information for 285 Franklin Street, Buffalo

Building sqft 1,182
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.158
Lot dimensions 61 ft X 113 ft
Frontage 61
Depth 113
Year built 1959
Stories 2
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 1
Kitchen 1
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Other style
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 285 Franklin Street, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 285 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218?

285 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 was built in 1959 and has a total of 1,182 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 285 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $94,000, the tax amount paid for 285 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 is $1,592.

When was 285 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 last sold and what was the last sale price?

285 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14218 was last sold in 11/13/2023 for $1.

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Past Sales & Property History for 285 Franklin Street, Buffalo

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/13/2023 $1
06/11/2008 $60,000
10/16/2002 $1
       
       
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Title Documents for 285 Franklin Street, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/13/2023 - D
11/13/2023 - R
Deed
06/11/2008 - D
06/17/2008 - R
Deed
10/16/2002 - D
10/17/2002 - R
Deed
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 285 Franklin Street, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Base tax $1,592
Current property tax $1,304
Market value $146,875
Assessed value $94,000

Assessment History for 285 Franklin Street, Buffalo

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $123,700 $94,000 16.9383 $1,592 -37.27%
2024 $119,000 $94,000 27 $2,538 -12.68%
2023 $104,400 $94,000 30.92 $2,906 -9.27%
2022 $94,900 $94,000 34.08 $3,204 -2.55%
2021 $94,000 $94,000 34.97 $3,287 +37.50%

Permits for 285 Franklin Street, Buffalo

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2, AE (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 0.55
Our Lady Of Victory NR Private PK-8 190 0.55
Baker Hall School NR Private 0 0.65
Martin Road Elementary School 3 Public 2-5 560 0.68
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.69

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Our Lady Of Victory NR Private PK-8 190 0.55
Baker Hall School NR Private 0 0.65
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.69
Global Concepts Charter School 5 Charter K-12 926 0.98
Lackawanna Middle School 4 Public 6-8 407 1.27

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Baker Hall School NR Private 0 0.65
Baker Victory Services NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.69
Global Concepts Charter School 5 Charter K-12 926 0.98
Lackawanna High School 3 Public 9-12 560 1.27
Western New York Maritime Charter School 3 Charter 5-12 369 1.45

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Neighbors for 285 Franklin Street, Buffalo

Here are the neighbors for 285 Franklin Street, Buffalo.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
50 Krakow St, Buffalo 1,080 11/16/2012 $72,000
3018 S Park Ave, Buffalo 12/16/2015 $2,000
265 Franklin St, Buffalo 1,428 10/25/2022 $130,000
291 Franklin St, Buffalo 1,620 10/06/2022 $122,256
56 Hamilton Ave, Buffalo
54 Hamilton Ave, Buffalo 1,807 03/15/2010 $62,200
280 Franklin St, Buffalo 1,094 07/01/2022 $155,000
78 Hamilton Ave, Buffalo 1,007 10/17/2023 $1
24 Lemon St, Buffalo
74 Hamilton Ave, Buffalo 1,010 02/11/1999 $10,000
45 Prospect Pl, Buffalo 1,976 01/31/2012 $1
72 Hamilton Ave, Buffalo
48 Hamilton Ave, Buffalo 1,804 12/22/2017 $1
263 Franklin St, Buffalo 1,056 11/04/2016 $1
1-3 Lemon St, Buffalo
3032 S Park Ave, Buffalo 03/30/2007 $32,000
277 Franklin St, Buffalo 1,140
3036 S Park Ave, Buffalo 3,585 08/28/2003 $49,000
3040 S Park Ave, Buffalo 2,104
271 Franklin St, Buffalo 1,716 06/19/2015 $79,900

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