| Primary address | 281 Forbes Avenue, Tonawanda |
| Zip code | 14150 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Tonawanda |
| Parcel ID | 40.540-1-29 |
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| Current property tax | $3,710 |
| Building sqft | 1,560 |
| Building class | One Family Year-Round Residence (210) |
| Acreage | 0.169
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| Lot dimensions | 45 ft X 144 ft |
| Frontage | 45 |
| Depth | 144 |
| Year built | 1955 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Rooms | 7 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half bathrooms | 1 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Building style | Cape cod |
| Condition | Normal |
| Basement type | Full |
| Exterior wall material | Alum/vinyl |
| Heat | Hot air |
| Fuel | Gas |
| Fireplaces | 1 |
| First story sqft | Register |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Sweet Home |
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281 Forbes Avenue, Tonawanda, NY 14150 was built in 1955 and has a total of 1,560 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 281 Forbes Avenue, Tonawanda, NY 14150 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $55,300, the tax amount paid for 281 Forbes Avenue, Tonawanda, NY 14150 is $4,005.
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Access detailed property tax data for 281 Forbes Avenue, Tonawanda, NY 14150. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $4,005 |
| Current property tax | $3,710 |
| Market value | $263,300 |
| Assessed value | $55,300 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 Forbes Avenue, Tonawanda, 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 | $240,435 | $55,300 | 72.4259 | $4,005 | +235.62% |
| 2024 | $230,400 | $55,300 | 21.58 | $1,193 | -16.16% |
| 2023 | $190,700 | $55,300 | 25.74 | $1,423 | -9.94% |
| 2022 | $167,576 | $55,300 | 28.58 | $1,580 | +0.81% |
| 2021 | $167,600 | $55,300 | 28.35 | $1,568 | -4.00% |
The complete history of permits filed for 281 Forbes Avenue, Tonawanda, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | 0.2, X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 281 Forbes Avenue, Tonawanda to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Elementary School | 4 | Public | PK, K-5 | 425 | 0.50 |
| Glendale Elementary School | 4 | Public | PK, K-5 | 425 | 0.50 |
| St Christopher Elementary School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 306 | 0.81 |
| St Christopher Elementary School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 306 | 0.81 |
| Willow Ridge Elementary School | 6 | Public | PK, K-5 | 358 | 1.14 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher Elementary School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 306 | 0.81 |
| Erie County Nys A R C School | NR | Private | 148 | 1.43 | |
| New Life Christian School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 38 | 1.63 |
| St Amelia School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 640 | 1.72 |
| Kenmore East Senior High School | 5 | Public | 8-12 | 1,127 | 1.83 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie County Nys A R C School | NR | Private | 148 | 1.43 | |
| New Life Christian School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 38 | 1.63 |
| Sweet Home Senior High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 1,072 | 1.70 |
| Kenmore East Senior High School | 5 | Public | 8-12 | 1,127 | 1.83 |
| Cardinal O Hara High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 259 | 2.07 |
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Here are the neighbors for 281 Forbes Avenue, Tonawanda.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nimitz CT, Tonawanda | 1,314 | 09/18/2018 | $132,600 |
| 6 Nimitz CT, Tonawanda | 1,563 | 08/27/2024 | $1 |
| 22 Creekside Dr, Tonawanda | 1,974 | 04/29/2024 | $100,000 |
| 20 Ellicott CT, Tonawanda | 1,660 | 11/08/2019 | $169,900 |
| 24 Luzerne Rd, Tonawanda | 1,145 | 08/23/2024 | $267,000 |
| 8 Nimitz CT, Tonawanda | 1,248 | ||
| 1 Nimitz CT, Tonawanda | 2,037 | 06/22/2023 | $271,000 |
| 7 Nimitz CT, Tonawanda | 2,070 | 12/05/1994 | $100,000 |
| 34 Creekside Dr, Tonawanda | 1,956 | 02/29/1996 | $116,500 |
| 277 Forbes Ave, Tonawanda | 1,698 | 11/16/2012 | $122,500 |
| 20 Luzerne Rd, Tonawanda | 1,378 | 09/16/2019 | $170,000 |
| 28 Luzerne Rd, Tonawanda | 1,300 | 12/21/2023 | $1 |
| 12 Luzerne Rd, Tonawanda | 1,096 | 03/28/2014 | $1 |
| 285 Forbes Ave, Tonawanda | 1,936 | 09/22/2017 | $32,000 |
| 4 Luzerne Rd, Tonawanda | 1,007 | 06/01/1993 | $83,000 |
| 16 Luzerne Rd, Tonawanda | 1,464 | 06/25/2019 | $1 |
| 273 Forbes Ave, Tonawanda | 2,056 | 04/30/1993 | $1 |
| 8 Luzerne Rd, Tonawanda | 1,098 | 04/01/2024 | $1 |
| 2 Nimitz CT, Tonawanda | 1,814 | 07/20/2007 | $141,000 |
| 295 Forbes Ave, Tonawanda | 1,560 | 09/25/2014 | $150,000 |