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278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 Property Information

278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo
Zip code 14217
County Erie
Municipality Tonawanda
Parcel ID 78.240-3-29

Sales & Tax Overview for 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo

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Sale date 08/11/2014
Sale price $1
Arm's length
Current property tax $4,260

Lot & Building Information for 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo

Building sqft 1,728
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.097
Lot dimensions 40 ft X 106 ft
Frontage 40
Depth 106
Year built 1926
Stories 2
Rooms 7
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 1
Kitchen 1
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Colonial
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Alum/vinyl
Heat Hot air
Fuel Gas
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
58 /100. Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
0 /100. Minimal Transit
Bike Score
53 /100. Bikeable

Zoning district
School district Kenmore

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Other Property Data for 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo

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About 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217?

278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 was built in 1926 and has a total of 1,728 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $57,600, the tax amount paid for 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 is $4,663.

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

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

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Past Sales & Property History for 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/11/2014 $1
08/23/1993 $87,500
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/11/2014 - D
08/11/2014 - R		 Deed
(Life estate deed)
08/23/1993 - D
08/23/1993 - R		 Deed
           
           
           
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Base tax $4,664
Current property tax $4,260
Market value $274,300
Assessed value $57,600

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Assessment History for 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 Knowlton 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 $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%
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Permits for 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo

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Risk

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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
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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
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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
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Neighbors for 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo

Here are the neighbors for 278 Knowlton Avenue, Buffalo.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
274 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo 1,640
252 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo 1,698 12/16/1998 $77,000
255 Wardman Rd, Buffalo 1,484
253 Wardman Rd, Buffalo 1,906
250 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo 1,576 11/30/2007 $140,000
246 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo 1,737 03/18/2024 $1
259 Wardman Rd, Buffalo 1,964 07/02/2018 $201,000
258 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo 1,855 12/05/2019 $220,000
273 Wardman Rd, Buffalo 1,980 12/19/2003 $88,500
295 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo 1,402 04/15/2015 $125,000
239 Wardman Rd, Buffalo 1,344 02/18/2016 $111,180
269 Wardman Rd, Buffalo 1,526 03/11/2022 $1
247 Wardman Rd, Buffalo 1,740 03/05/2025 $1
270 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo 1,540
262 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo 1,481 06/16/2023 $1
242 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo 1,634 07/31/2013 $106,900
261 Wardman Rd, Buffalo 1,640 10/21/1997 $1
266 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo 1,582 09/28/2015 $1
282 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo 1,764 06/05/2013 $1
265 Wardman Rd, Buffalo 1,658 10/21/2025 $1
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