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197 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217 - Property report

Also known as: 197 School St

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Property type

Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)

Year built

1954

Acreage

0.101

Sale price

$278,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
197 School Street
ZIP code
14217
County
Erie
Parcel ID
66.290-1-26

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/01/2022
Sale price
$278,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$3,960
Zoning & Use
Zoning
B
Units
2
Building
Property type
Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Building sq. ft.
1872
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1954
AC
Yes
Rooms
8
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Condition
Good
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Colonial
Kitchen
2
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot air
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
35 ft X 125 ft
Acreage
0.101
Frontage
35 ft
Depth
125 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
63 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
36 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
School district
146401

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Ownership

Ownership information for 197 School Street, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 197 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/01/2022 $278,000 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XX XXXXXX
11/22/2016 $147,000 XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
01/09/2002 $78,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/16/2022 - R
07/01/2022 - D		 Deed XXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX X
11/22/2016 - D
11/22/2016 - R		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX X
01/09/2002 - D
01/09/2002 - R		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 197 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
$3,960
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$214,300
Land value
$6,400
Building value
$207,900
Assessed value
$45,000

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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 $195,652 $45,000 87.9958 $3,960 +260.79%
2024 $187,500 $45,000 24.39 $1,098 -14.78%
2023 $155,200 $45,000 28.62 $1,288 -10.42%
2022 $136,364 $45,000 31.95 $1,438 +1.43%
2021 $136,400 $45,000 31.5 $1,418 -4.14%
2020 $128,571 $45,000 32.86 $1,479 -4.14%
2019 $121,600 $45,000 34.28 $1,543 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 197 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
Herbert Hoover Elementary School 4 Public K-5 565 0.84
Herbert Hoover Middle School 5 Public 5-7 758 0.86
Holmes Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-4 281 0.98
Holmes Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-4 281 0.98
Charter School for Applied Technologies 5 Charter K-12 2,309 1.41
P.S. 65 Roosevelt Academy 3 Public PK, K-4 284 1.73
P.S. 65 Roosevelt Academy 3 Public PK, K-4 284 1.73
Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School 6 Public K-4 480 1.75
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 0.86
Kenmore West Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,358 1.01
Charter School for Applied Technologies 5 Charter K-12 2,309 1.41
Nazareth Lutheran School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.76
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 1.96
St Amelia School NR Private PK-8 640 1.96
New Life Christian School NR Private PK-12 38 2.09
Tonawanda Middle High School 5 Public 5-12 1,011 2.11
P.S. 81 3 Public PK, K-8 737 2.18
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mount St. Mary Academy NR Private 9-12 272 0.48
Kenmore West Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,358 1.01
Charter School for Applied Technologies 5 Charter K-12 2,309 1.41
Cardinal O Hara High School NR Private 9-12 259 1.47
New Life Christian School NR Private PK-12 38 2.09
Tonawanda Middle High School 5 Public 5-12 1,011 2.11
St Joseph's Collegiate Institute NR Private 9-12 725 2.21
Kenmore East Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,127 2.34
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 2.63
The Baptist School NR Private PK-12 18 2.72

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Neighbors for 197 School Street, Buffalo, NY

207 School St, Buffalo 92 School St, Buffalo 54 Colonial Ave, Buffalo 28 Colonial Ave, Buffalo 86 School St, Buffalo 38 Colonial Ave, Buffalo 44 Colonial Ave, Buffalo 58 Colonial Ave, Buffalo 34 Colonial Ave, Buffalo 217 School St, Buffalo 100 School St, Buffalo 96 School St, Buffalo 191 School St, Buffalo 179 School St, Buffalo 175 School St, Buffalo 203 School St, Buffalo 213 School St, Buffalo 187 School St, Buffalo 64 Colonial Ave, Buffalo 48 Colonial Ave, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 197 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 197 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217?

The development at 197 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217 was built in 1954.

What is the total square footage of 197 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217?

197 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217 has a total of 1,872 square feet.

When was 197 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217 last sold and what was the sale price?

197 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217 was last sold on 07/01/2022 for $278,000.

What is the assessed value of 197 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217?

197 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217 is currently assessed at $45,000.

What are the property taxes for 197 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217?

The property taxes for 197 School Street, Buffalo, NY 14217 total $3,959.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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