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278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 - Property report

Also known as: 278 Knowlton Ave

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1926

Acreage

0.097

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
278 Knowlton Avenue
ZIP code
14217
County
Erie
Parcel ID
78.240-3-29

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/11/2014
Sale price
$1
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$4,260
Zoning & Use
Zoning
1
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
1728
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1926
AC
No
Rooms
7
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Colonial
Kitchen
1
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot air
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
40 ft X 106 ft
Acreage
0.097
Frontage
40 ft
Depth
106 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
58 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
School district
146401

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Ownership

Ownership information for 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/11/2014 $1 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/23/1993 $87,500 X'XXXXXX XXXXXXX X & X XXXXXX XXXXXX X & X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/11/2014 - D
08/11/2014 - R		 Deed
(Life estate deed)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/23/1993 - D
08/23/1993 - R		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X & X X'XXXXXX XXXXXXX X & X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 278 Knowlton 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
$4,260
Base tax
$4,664
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$274,300
Land value
$6,700
Building value
$267,600
Assessed value
$57,600

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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 $250,435 $57,600 80.9644 $4,664 +128.39%
2024 $240,000 $57,600 35.45 $2,042 -12.88%
2023 $198,600 $57,600 40.69 $2,344 -7.12%
2022 $174,545 $57,600 43.81 $2,523 -0.07%
2021 $174,500 $57,600 43.84 $2,525 -4.09%
2020 $164,571 $57,600 45.71 $2,633 -3.69%
2019 $155,700 $57,600 47.46 $2,734 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo, NY

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Neighborhood

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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 0.41
P.S. 81 3 Public PK, K-8 737 0.84
P.S. 81 3 Public PK, K-8 737 0.84
North Park Community School #50 5 Public PK, K-4 305 0.91
North Park Community School #50 5 Public PK, K-4 305 0.91
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 1.03
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 1.03
Holy Spirit School NR Private K-8 0 1.14
St. Andrew's Country Day School NR Private PK-8 196 1.29
St. Andrew's Country Day School NR Private PK-8 196 1.29
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Kenmore West Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,358 0.81
P.S. 81 3 Public PK, K-8 737 0.84
P.S. 66 North Park Academy NR Public 7-8 57 0.91
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.99
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 1.03
Holy Spirit School NR Private K-8 0 1.14
St. Andrew's Country Day School NR Private PK-8 196 1.29
Elmwood-Franklin School NR Private PK-8 293 1.34
Herbert Hoover Middle School 5 Public 5-7 758 1.41
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 1.41
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Joseph's Collegiate Institute NR Private 9-12 725 0.55
Kenmore West Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,358 0.81
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.99
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 1.41
Tapestry Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,108 1.44
Holy Angels Academy NR Private 9-12 208 1.56
Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec 4 Public 9-12 401 1.93
Middle Early College High School 3 Public 9-12 314 1.93
Research Laboratory High School for Bioinformatics and Life Sciences NR Public 9-12 188 1.93
Mount St. Mary Academy NR Private 9-12 272 1.94

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Neighbors for 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo, NY

274 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo 252 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo 255 Wardman Rd, Buffalo 253 Wardman Rd, Buffalo 250 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo 246 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo 259 Wardman Rd, Buffalo 258 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo 273 Wardman Rd, Buffalo 295 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo 239 Wardman Rd, Buffalo 269 Wardman Rd, Buffalo 247 Wardman Rd, Buffalo 270 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo 262 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo 242 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo 261 Wardman Rd, Buffalo 266 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo 282 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo 265 Wardman Rd, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo, NY

14072, Erie County, NY 14150, Erie County, NY 14201, Erie County, NY 14202, Erie County, NY 14203, Erie County, NY 14204, Erie County, NY 14206, Erie County, NY 14207, Erie County, NY 14208, Erie County, NY 14209, Erie County, NY 14211, Erie County, NY 14212, Erie County, NY 14213, Erie County, NY 14214, Erie County, NY 14215, Erie County, NY 14216, Erie County, NY 14222, Erie County, NY 14223, Erie County, NY 14226, Erie County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217?

The development at 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 was built in 1926.

What is the total square footage of 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217?

278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 has a total of 1,728 square feet.

When was 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 last sold and what was the sale price?

278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 was last sold on 08/11/2014 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217?

278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 is currently assessed at $57,600.

What are the property taxes for 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217?

The property taxes for 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 total $4,663.

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