| Primary address | 281 School Street, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14217 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Tonawanda |
| Parcel ID | 65.360-2-12 |
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| Sale date | 04/08/2015 |
| Sale price | $105,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $5,544 |
| Building sqft | 1,665 |
| Total sqft | 3,149 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.239
|
| Lot dimensions | 83 ft X 125 ft |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Frontage | 83 |
| Depth | 125 |
| Year built | 1938 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Rooms | 8 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half bathrooms | 1 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Building style | Old style |
| Condition | Normal |
| Basement type | Full |
| Exterior wall material | Brick |
| Heat | Hot air |
| Fuel | Gas |
| Fireplaces | 1 |
| First story sqft | Register |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Kenmore |
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281 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217 was built in 1938 and has a total of 1,665 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 281 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $63,000, the tax amount paid for 281 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217 is $5,543.
When was 281 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217 last sold and what was the last sale price?281 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217 was last sold in 04/08/2015 for $105,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 281 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $5,544 |
| Market value | $300,000 |
| Assessed value | $63,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 School Street, 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 | $273,913 | $63,000 | 87.9958 | $5,544 | +260.79% |
| 2024 | $262,500 | $63,000 | 24.39 | $1,537 | -14.78% |
| 2023 | $217,200 | $63,000 | 28.62 | $1,803 | -10.42% |
| 2022 | $190,909 | $63,000 | 31.95 | $2,013 | +1.43% |
| 2021 | $190,900 | $63,000 | 31.5 | $1,985 | -4.14% |
The complete history of permits filed for 281 School Street, Buffalo, 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) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 281 School Street, Buffalo 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Andrew's Country Day School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 196 | 0.55 |
| St. Andrew's Country Day School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 196 | 0.55 |
| Holmes Elementary School | 3 | Public | PK, K-4 | 281 | 0.84 |
| Holmes Elementary School | 3 | Public | PK, K-4 | 281 | 0.84 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary School | 4 | Public | K-5 | 565 | 0.99 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Andrew's Country Day School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 196 | 0.55 |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | 5 | Public | 5-7 | 758 | 1.01 |
| Kenmore West Senior High School | 5 | Public | 8-12 | 1,358 | 1.14 |
| Charter School for Applied Technologies | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 2,309 | 1.31 |
| Nazareth Lutheran School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 1.69 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount St. Mary Academy | NR | Private | 9-12 | 272 | 0.58 |
| Kenmore West Senior High School | 5 | Public | 8-12 | 1,358 | 1.14 |
| Charter School for Applied Technologies | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 2,309 | 1.31 |
| Cardinal O Hara High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 259 | 1.57 |
| Tonawanda Middle High School | 5 | Public | 5-12 | 1,011 | 2.05 |
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Here are the neighbors for 281 School Street, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Ermann Dr, Buffalo | 864 | 08/13/1999 | $69,900 |
| 255 Coventry Rd, Buffalo | 864 | 03/20/2020 | $118,000 |
| 40 Ermann Dr, Buffalo | 864 | 02/14/2020 | $97,938 |
| 275 Coventry Rd, Buffalo | 1,089 | 07/23/2003 | $83,000 |
| 306 Homewood Ave, Buffalo | 1,202 | 09/24/2021 | $165,000 |
| 33 Ermann Dr, Buffalo | 1,419 | 12/17/2021 | $211,500 |
| 44 Ermann Dr, Buffalo | 990 | 08/05/2022 | $200,000 |
| 290 Homewood Ave, Buffalo | 1,568 | 07/12/2013 | $1 |
| 294 Homewood Ave, Buffalo | 1,947 | 04/20/2015 | $53,000 |
| 271 Coventry Rd, Buffalo | 1,512 | 08/31/2023 | $295,000 |
| 284 Homewood Ave, Buffalo | 1,843 | 07/18/2000 | $68,000 |
| 29-35 Calhoun Pl, Tonawanda | 04/26/2013 | $60,000 | |
| 261 Coventry Rd, Buffalo | 1,020 | 10/20/2023 | $180,000 |
| 265 Coventry Rd, Buffalo | 1,772 | 12/06/2022 | $244,900 |
| 28-34 Channing Pl, Tonawanda | 3,432 | ||
| 285 School St, Buffalo | 1,472 | 07/15/1996 | $72,500 |
| 272 Homewood Ave, Buffalo | 1,360 | 03/17/2022 | $1 |
| 271 School St, Buffalo | 1,369 | 03/02/2020 | $130,000 |
| 280 Homewood Ave, Buffalo | 1,617 | 09/06/2013 | $195,000 |
| 300 Homewood Ave, Buffalo | 900 | 07/12/2004 | $62,103 |