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490 Thorncliff Road, Buffalo, NY 14223 Property Information

490 Thorncliff Road, Buffalo, NY 14223 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 490 Thorncliff Road, Buffalo
Zip code 14223
County Erie
Municipality Tonawanda
Parcel ID 66.250-3-35

Sales & Tax Overview for 490 Thorncliff Road, Buffalo

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Sale date 10/04/2019
Sale price $185,000
Arm's length
Property tax $5,403

Lot & Building Information for 490 Thorncliff Road, Buffalo

Building sqft 1,742
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.139
Lot dimensions 50 ft X 120 ft
Frontage 50
Depth 120
Year built 1953
Stories 2
Rooms 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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
Central air conditioning Yes
Fireplaces 1
First story sqft
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School district Kenmore

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About 490 Thorncliff Road, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 490 Thorncliff Road, Buffalo, NY 14223?

490 Thorncliff Road, Buffalo, NY 14223 was built in 1953 and has a total of 1,742 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 490 Thorncliff Road, Buffalo, NY 14223 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $61,400, the tax amount paid for 490 Thorncliff Road, Buffalo, NY 14223 is $5,402.

When was 490 Thorncliff Road, Buffalo, NY 14223 last sold and what was the last sale price?

490 Thorncliff Road, Buffalo, NY 14223 was last sold in 10/04/2019 for $185,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 490 Thorncliff Road, Buffalo

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/04/2019 $185,000
08/02/2005 $157,000
02/07/1997 $101,500
       
       
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Title Documents for 490 Thorncliff Road, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/04/2019 - D
10/04/2019 - R
Deed
08/02/2005 - D
08/02/2005 - R
Deed
02/07/1997 - D
02/07/1997 - R
Deed
           
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 490 Thorncliff Road, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $5,403
Market value $292,400
Assessed value $61,400

Assessment History for 490 Thorncliff Road, Buffalo

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $266,957 $61,400 87.9958 $5,403 +260.79%
2024 $255,800 $61,400 24.39 $1,498 -14.78%
2023 $211,700 $61,400 28.62 $1,757 -10.42%
2022 $186,061 $61,400 31.95 $1,962 +1.43%
2021 $186,100 $61,400 31.5 $1,934 -4.14%

Permits for 490 Thorncliff Road, Buffalo

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Herbert Hoover Middle School 5 Public 5-7 758 0.45
Herbert Hoover Elementary School 4 Public K-5 565 0.47
Thomas A Edison Elementary School 3 Public K-4 615 0.61
St Amelia School NR Private PK-8 640 0.90
St Amelia School NR Private PK-8 640 0.90

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Herbert Hoover Middle School 5 Public 5-7 758 0.45
Kenmore West Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,358 0.84
St Amelia School NR Private PK-8 640 0.90
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 0.95
Kenmore East Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,127 1.09

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Kenmore West Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,358 0.84
Mount St. Mary Academy NR Private 9-12 272 1.09
Kenmore East Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,127 1.09
Cardinal O Hara High School NR Private 9-12 259 1.23
Erie County Nys A R C School NR Private 148 1.54

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Neighbors for 490 Thorncliff Road, Buffalo

Here are the neighbors for 490 Thorncliff Road, Buffalo.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
152 Snug Haven CT, Tonawanda 1,869
142 Snug Haven CT, Tonawanda 1,274 06/10/2003 $84,500
486 Thorncliff Rd, Buffalo 1,026 01/23/2023 $150,000
496 Thorncliff Rd, Buffalo 1,722 10/08/2002 $1
504 Thorncliff Rd, Buffalo 1,217 04/19/2021 $242,000
136 Snug Haven CT, Tonawanda 1,818 08/14/2023 $310,000
409 Traverse Blvd, Buffalo 1,646 09/19/2022 $220,000
478 Thorncliff Rd, Buffalo 1,611 11/28/2018 $147,500
126 Snug Haven CT, Tonawanda 1,540 07/23/2021 $1
500 Thorncliff Rd, Buffalo 1,705 07/28/2022 $249,900
520 Thorncliff Rd, Buffalo 1,352 08/25/2022 $1
514 Thorncliff Rd, Buffalo 1,932 10/17/2011 $1
413 Traverse Blvd, Buffalo 1,245 03/26/2010 $104,900
132 Snug Haven CT, Tonawanda 1,110 11/20/2012 $1
474 Thorncliff Rd, Buffalo 1,553 11/21/2011 $122,000
523 Traverse Blvd, Buffalo 1,938 05/03/2018 $1
263 Vicksburg Ave, Tonawanda 1,378 09/14/2017 $125,000
146 Snug Haven CT, Tonawanda 1,404 02/27/2020 $188,000
510 Thorncliff Rd, Buffalo 2,112 01/17/2012 $144,500
403 Traverse Blvd, Buffalo 1,374 04/05/2023 $1

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