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397 McKinley Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 - Property report

Also known as: 397 McKinley Ave

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1948

Acreage

0.187

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
397 McKinley Avenue
ZIP code
14217
County
Erie
Parcel ID
66.810-3-26

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/13/2018
Sale price
$1
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$2,408
Zoning & Use
Zoning
1
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
1355
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1.5
Year built
1948
AC
No
Rooms
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Cape cod
Kitchen
1
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot air
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
48 ft X 166 ft
Acreage
0.187
Frontage
48 ft
Depth
166 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
47 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
45 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
146401

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Ownership information for 397 McKinley Avenue, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 397 McKinley Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/13/2018 $1 XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX
05/01/2006 $1 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/03/2019 - R
10/13/2018 - D
Deed
(Life Estate Deed)
XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX
05/01/2006 - D
05/01/2006 - R
Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 397 McKinley 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
$2,408
Base tax
$4,073
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$239,500
Land value
$9,900
Building value
$229,600
Assessed value
$50,300

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $218,696 $50,300 80.9644 $4,073 +128.39%
2024 $209,600 $50,300 35.45 $1,783 -12.88%
2023 $173,400 $50,300 40.69 $2,047 -7.12%
2022 $152,424 $50,300 43.81 $2,204 -0.07%
2021 $152,400 $50,300 43.84 $2,205 -4.09%
2020 $143,714 $50,300 45.71 $2,299 -3.69%
2019 $135,900 $50,300 47.46 $2,387 n/a

Permit information for 397 McKinley Avenue, Buffalo, NY

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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)
Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School 6 Public K-4 480 0.13
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 0.73
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 0.73
North Park Community School #50 5 Public PK, K-4 305 0.89
North Park Community School #50 5 Public PK, K-4 305 0.89
P.S. 81 3 Public PK, K-8 737 1.12
P.S. 81 3 Public PK, K-8 737 1.12
Ben Franklin Elementary School 4 Public K-4 459 1.21
Ben Franklin Middle School 3 Public 5-7 626 1.23
Herbert Hoover Elementary School 4 Public K-5 565 1.32
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 0.73
Kenmore West Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,358 0.81
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.82
P.S. 66 North Park Academy NR Public 7-8 57 0.90
P.S. 81 3 Public PK, K-8 737 1.12
Ben Franklin Middle School 3 Public 5-7 626 1.23
Herbert Hoover Middle School 5 Public 5-7 758 1.34
Holy Spirit School NR Private K-8 0 1.37
St. Andrew's Country Day School NR Private PK-8 196 1.43
Elmwood-Franklin School NR Private PK-8 293 1.52
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Joseph's Collegiate Institute NR Private 9-12 725 0.40
Kenmore West Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,358 0.81
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.82
Holy Angels Academy NR Private 9-12 208 1.46
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 1.55
Tapestry Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,108 1.69
Research Laboratory High School for Bioinformatics and Life Sciences NR Public 9-12 188 1.84
Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec 4 Public 9-12 401 1.84
Middle Early College High School 3 Public 9-12 314 1.84
Mount St. Mary Academy NR Private 9-12 272 1.95

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 397 McKinley Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217?

The development at 397 McKinley Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 was built in 1948.

What is the total square footage of 397 McKinley Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217?

397 McKinley Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 has a total of 1,355 square feet.

When was 397 McKinley Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 last sold and what was the sale price?

397 McKinley Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 was last sold on 10/13/2018 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 397 McKinley Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217?

397 McKinley Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 is currently assessed at $50,300.

What are the property taxes for 397 McKinley Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217?

The property taxes for 397 McKinley Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 total $4,072.

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