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156 Ralston Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 - Property report

Also known as: 156 Ralston Ave

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1957

Acreage

0.145

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
156 Ralston Avenue
ZIP code
14217
County
Erie
Parcel ID
65.520-3-6

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/23/2025
Sale price
$1
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$5,396
Zoning & Use
Zoning
A
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
1920
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1.5
Year built
1957
AC
No
Rooms
7
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Condition
Good
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Cape cod
Kitchen
1
Basement
Full
Fireplaces
1
Heating
Hot air
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
50 ft X 125 ft
Acreage
0.145
Frontage
50 ft
Depth
125 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
55 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
33 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
48 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
146401

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Ownership

Ownership information for 156 Ralston Avenue, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 156 Ralston Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/23/2025 $1 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
09/13/2021 $1 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/24/2025 - R
10/23/2025 - D		 Deed XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
12/30/2021 - R
09/13/2021 - D		 Deed
(Life estate deed)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 156 Ralston 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
Property tax
$5,396
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$292,000
Land value
$9,200
Building value
$282,800
Assessed value
$61,320

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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 $266,609 $61,320 87.9958 $5,396 +260.79%
2024 $255,500 $61,320 24.39 $1,496 -14.78%
2023 $211,400 $61,320 28.62 $1,755 -10.42%
2022 $185,818 $61,320 31.95 $1,959 +37.60%
2021 $137,000 $45,200 31.5 $1,424 -21.50%
2020 $157,714 $55,200 32.86 $1,814 -4.14%
2019 $149,200 $55,200 34.28 $1,892 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 156 Ralston 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)
St. Andrew's Country Day School NR Private PK-8 196 0.34
St. Andrew's Country Day School NR Private PK-8 196 0.34
Holmes Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-4 281 0.65
Holmes Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-4 281 0.65
Charter School for Applied Technologies 5 Charter K-12 2,309 0.90
Herbert Hoover Elementary School 4 Public K-5 565 1.17
P.S. 65 Roosevelt Academy 3 Public PK, K-4 284 1.19
P.S. 65 Roosevelt Academy 3 Public PK, K-4 284 1.19
Herbert Hoover Middle School 5 Public 5-7 758 1.20
Nazareth Lutheran School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.22
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Andrew's Country Day School NR Private PK-8 196 0.34
Charter School for Applied Technologies 5 Charter K-12 2,309 0.90
Kenmore West Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,358 1.06
Herbert Hoover Middle School 5 Public 5-7 758 1.20
Nazareth Lutheran School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.22
Grabiarz Campus School 79 2 Public PK, K-8 538 1.71
P.S. 81 3 Public PK, K-8 737 1.82
Elmwood Village Charter - Hertel 4 Charter K-7 385 2.06
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 2.07
West Hertel Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 750 2.08
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Charter School for Applied Technologies 5 Charter K-12 2,309 0.90
Mount St. Mary Academy NR Private 9-12 272 1.01
Kenmore West Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,358 1.06
Cardinal O Hara High School NR Private 9-12 259 2.01
St Joseph's Collegiate Institute NR Private 9-12 725 2.09
Riverside Institute Of Technology NR Public 12 105 2.25
Riverside Academy High School 1 Public 9-12 294 2.25
Tapestry Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,108 2.33
Tonawanda Middle High School 5 Public 5-12 1,011 2.49
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 2.53

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Neighbors for 156 Ralston Avenue, Buffalo, NY

146 Ralston Ave, Buffalo 136 Ralston Ave, Buffalo 250 Dupont Ave, Tonawanda 150 Ralston Ave, Buffalo 166 Ralston Ave, Buffalo 236 Dupont Ave, Tonawanda 1347 Military Rd, Buffalo 230 Dupont Ave, Tonawanda 140 Ralston Ave, Buffalo 160 Ralston Ave, Buffalo 246 Dupont Ave, Tonawanda 172 Ralston Ave, Buffalo 242 Dupont Ave, Tonawanda 128 Ralston Ave, Buffalo 182 Thurston Ave, Buffalo 254 Dupont Ave, Tonawanda 180 Ralston Ave, Buffalo 132 Ralston Ave, Buffalo 1379 Military Rd, Buffalo 178 Thurston Ave, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 156 Ralston 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 156 Ralston Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217?

The development at 156 Ralston Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 was built in 1957.

What is the total square footage of 156 Ralston Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217?

156 Ralston Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 has a total of 1,920 square feet.

When was 156 Ralston Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 last sold and what was the sale price?

156 Ralston Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 was last sold on 10/23/2025 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 156 Ralston Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217?

156 Ralston Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 is currently assessed at $61,320.

What are the property taxes for 156 Ralston Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217?

The property taxes for 156 Ralston Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217 total $5,395.

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