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159 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Cortland Ave

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1957

Acreage

0.181

Sale price

$111,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 Cortland Avenue
ZIP code
14223
County
Erie
Parcel ID
66.660-5-4

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/17/2003
Sale price
$111,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$4,435
Zoning & Use
Zoning
A
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
1421
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1957
AC
Yes
Rooms
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Half bathrooms
1
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Brick
Building style
Ranch
Kitchen
1
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot air
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
60 ft X 130 ft
Acreage
0.181
Frontage
60 ft
Depth
130 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
48 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
27 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
42 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
146401

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 159 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/17/2003 $111,500 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/17/2003 - D
04/17/2003 - R		 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X, XXXXXXX X

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Cortland 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
Current property tax
$4,435
Base tax
$5,579
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$301,900
Land value
$11,200
Building value
$290,700
Assessed value
$63,400

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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 $275,652 $63,400 87.9958 $5,579 +260.79%
2024 $264,200 $63,400 24.39 $1,546 -14.78%
2023 $218,600 $63,400 28.62 $1,815 -10.42%
2022 $192,121 $63,400 31.95 $2,026 +1.43%
2021 $192,100 $63,400 31.5 $1,997 -4.14%
2020 $181,143 $63,400 32.86 $2,083 -4.14%
2019 $171,400 $63,400 34.28 $2,173 n/a
Permits

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Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 0.27
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 0.27
Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School 6 Public K-4 480 0.34
Ben Franklin Elementary School 4 Public K-4 459 0.80
Ben Franklin Middle School 3 Public 5-7 626 0.82
Herbert Hoover Elementary School 4 Public K-5 565 1.16
Herbert Hoover Middle School 5 Public 5-7 758 1.16
North Park Community School #50 5 Public PK, K-4 305 1.22
North Park Community School #50 5 Public PK, K-4 305 1.22
Thomas A Edison Elementary School 3 Public K-4 615 1.28
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 0.27
Ben Franklin Middle School 3 Public 5-7 626 0.82
Kenmore West Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,358 0.83
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.97
Herbert Hoover Middle School 5 Public 5-7 758 1.16
P.S. 66 North Park Academy NR Public 7-8 57 1.21
St. Andrew's Country Day School NR Private PK-8 196 1.54
P.S. 81 3 Public PK, K-8 737 1.58
Kenmore East Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,127 1.60
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 1.71
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Joseph's Collegiate Institute NR Private 9-12 725 0.69
Kenmore West Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,358 0.83
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.97
Kenmore East Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,127 1.60
Holy Angels Academy NR Private 9-12 208 1.62
Mount St. Mary Academy NR Private 9-12 272 1.85
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 1.97
Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec 4 Public 9-12 401 2.01
Research Laboratory High School for Bioinformatics and Life Sciences NR Public 9-12 188 2.01
Middle Early College High School 3 Public 9-12 314 2.01

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Neighbors for 159 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY

47 Dorset Dr, Buffalo 77 Devonshire Rd, Buffalo 51 Dorset Dr, Buffalo 167 Cortland Ave, Buffalo 911 Englewood Ave, Buffalo 113 Bering Ave, Buffalo 83 Devonshire Rd, Buffalo 300 Deerhurst Park Blvd, Buffalo 153 Cortland Ave, Buffalo 109 Bering Ave, Buffalo 105 Bering Ave, Buffalo 99 Bering Ave, Buffalo 37 Dorset Dr, Buffalo 95 Bering Ave, Buffalo 19 Devonshire Rd, Buffalo 55 Dorset Dr, Buffalo 123 Bering Ave, Buffalo 43 Dorset Dr, Buffalo 145 Cortland Ave, Buffalo 117 Bering Ave, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY

14068, Erie County, NY 14150, Erie County, NY 14201, Erie County, NY 14202, 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 14217, Erie County, NY 14222, Erie County, NY 14226, Erie County, NY 14228, Erie County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

The development at 159 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 was built in 1957.

What is the total square footage of 159 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

159 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 has a total of 1,421 square feet.

When was 159 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 was last sold on 04/17/2003 for $111,500.

What is the assessed value of 159 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

159 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 is currently assessed at $63,400.

What are the property taxes for 159 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

The property taxes for 159 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 total $5,578.

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