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256 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217 - Property report

Also known as: 256 School St

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1928

Acreage

0.153

Sale price

$232,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
256 School Street
ZIP code
14217
County
Erie
Parcel ID
66.290-4-3.100

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Sales
Sale date
03/23/2022
Sale price
$232,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$3,881
Zoning & Use
Zoning
A
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
1135
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1.5
Year built
1928
AC
Yes
Rooms
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Half bathrooms
1
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
1
Basement
Full
Fireplaces
1
Heating
Hot air
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
52 ft X 125 ft
Acreage
0.153
Frontage
52 ft
Depth
125 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
60 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
35 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
55 /100.  Bikeable
School district
146401

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Ownership

Ownership information for 256 School Street, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 256 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/23/2022 $232,000 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXX
03/17/2021 $1 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
07/22/2020 $1 XXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX; XXXXX XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/24/2022 - R
03/23/2022 - D		 Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
03/24/2021 - R
03/17/2021 - D		 Deed
(Quit claim deed)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/03/2020 - R
07/22/2020 - D		 Deed XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
08/03/2020 - R
07/22/2020 - D		 Deed
(Life estate deed)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 256 School Street, 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
$3,881
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$210,000
Land value
$9,300
Building value
$200,700
Assessed value
$44,100

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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 $191,739 $44,100 87.9958 $3,881 +264.92%
2024 $181,700 $43,600 24.39 $1,063 -14.78%
2023 $150,300 $43,600 28.62 $1,248 -10.42%
2022 $132,121 $43,600 31.95 $1,393 +1.43%
2021 $132,100 $43,600 31.5 $1,373 -4.14%
2020 $124,571 $43,600 32.86 $1,433 -4.14%
2019 $117,800 $43,600 34.28 $1,495 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 256 School Street, 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 0.50
St. Andrew's Country Day School NR Private PK-8 196 0.50
Holmes Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-4 281 0.86
Holmes Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-4 281 0.86
Herbert Hoover Elementary School 4 Public K-5 565 0.94
Herbert Hoover Middle School 5 Public 5-7 758 0.97
Charter School for Applied Technologies 5 Charter K-12 2,309 1.31
P.S. 65 Roosevelt Academy 3 Public PK, K-4 284 1.65
P.S. 65 Roosevelt Academy 3 Public PK, K-4 284 1.65
Nazareth Lutheran School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.67
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Andrew's Country Day School NR Private PK-8 196 0.50
Herbert Hoover Middle School 5 Public 5-7 758 0.97
Kenmore West Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,358 1.08
Charter School for Applied Technologies 5 Charter K-12 2,309 1.31
Nazareth Lutheran School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.67
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 2.05
St Amelia School NR Private PK-8 640 2.08
Tonawanda Middle High School 5 Public 5-12 1,011 2.10
Grabiarz Campus School 79 2 Public PK, K-8 538 2.17
New Life Christian School NR Private PK-12 38 2.18
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mount St. Mary Academy NR Private 9-12 272 0.57
Kenmore West Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,358 1.08
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 2.10
New Life Christian School NR Private PK-12 38 2.18
St Joseph's Collegiate Institute NR Private 9-12 725 2.26
Kenmore East Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,127 2.46
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 2.69
Riverside Institute Of Technology NR Public 12 105 2.71

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Neighbors for 256 School Street, Buffalo, NY

204 School St, Buffalo 124 School St, Buffalo 1544 Sheridan Dr, Buffalo 232 School St, Buffalo 1534 Sheridan Dr, Buffalo 1550 Sheridan Dr, Buffalo 234 School St, Buffalo 222 School St, Buffalo 212 School St, Buffalo 121 Wilmington Ave, Tonawanda 1508 Sheridan Dr, Buffalo 1538 Sheridan Dr, Buffalo 114 School St, Buffalo 198 School St, Buffalo 110 School St, Buffalo 228 School St, Buffalo 218 School St, Buffalo 260 School St, Buffalo 208 School St, Buffalo 264 School St, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 256 School Street, 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 256 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217?

The development at 256 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217 was built in 1928.

What is the total square footage of 256 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217?

256 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217 has a total of 1,135 square feet.

When was 256 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217 last sold and what was the sale price?

256 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217 was last sold on 03/23/2022 for $232,000.

What is the assessed value of 256 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217?

256 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217 is currently assessed at $44,100.

What are the property taxes for 256 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217?

The property taxes for 256 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217 total $3,880.

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