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249 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 Property Information

249 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 249 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo
Zip code 14223
County Erie
Municipality Tonawanda
Parcel ID 66.670-5-12

Sales & Tax Overview for 249 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo

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Sale date 06/20/2017
Sale price $195,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $3,209

Lot & Building Information for 249 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo

Building sqft 1,974
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.16
Lot dimensions 54 ft X 130 ft
Frontage 54
Depth 130
Year built 1957
Stories 2
Rooms 7
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Kitchen 1
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Other style
Condition Normal
Basement type Partial
Exterior wall material Brick
Heat Hot air
Fuel Gas
Central air conditioning Yes
Fireplaces 1
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Kenmore

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About 249 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 249 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

249 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 was built in 1957 and has a total of 1,974 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 249 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $63,000, the tax amount paid for 249 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 is $5,543.

When was 249 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 last sold and what was the last sale price?

249 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 was last sold in 06/20/2017 for $195,000.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 249 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/20/2017 $195,000

Title Documents for 249 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/20/2017 - D
06/20/2017 - R
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Property Taxes for 249 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Base tax $5,544
Current property tax $3,209
Market value $300,000
Assessed value $63,000

Assessment History for 249 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $273,913 $63,000 87.9958 $5,544 +260.79%
2024 $262,500 $63,000 24.39 $1,537 -14.78%
2023 $217,200 $63,000 28.62 $1,803 -10.42%
2022 $190,909 $63,000 31.95 $2,013 +1.43%
2021 $190,900 $63,000 31.5 $1,985 -4.14%

Permits for 249 Cortland Avenue, 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)
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 0.17
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 0.17
Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School 6 Public K-4 480 0.48
Ben Franklin Elementary School 4 Public K-4 459 0.64
Ben Franklin Middle School 3 Public 5-7 626 0.66

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 0.17
Ben Franklin Middle School 3 Public 5-7 626 0.66
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.92
Kenmore West Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,358 1.00
P.S. 66 North Park Academy NR Public 7-8 57 1.22

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St Joseph's Collegiate Institute NR Private 9-12 725 0.72
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.92
Kenmore West Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,358 1.00
Kenmore East Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,127 1.53
Holy Angels Academy NR Private 9-12 208 1.56

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Neighbors for 249 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo

Here are the neighbors for 249 Cortland Avenue, Buffalo.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
253 Cortland Ave, Buffalo 1,140 12/06/2023 $261,000
308 Louvaine Dr, Buffalo 1,464 04/28/2008 $1
269 Irving Ter, Buffalo 1,710 11/07/2013 $211,000
231 Cortland Ave, Buffalo 1,288 10/18/2022 $180,000
312 Louvaine Dr, Buffalo 1,933 05/03/2024 $325,000
239 Cortland Ave, Buffalo 1,117 08/07/2020 $1
206 Bering Ave, Buffalo 1,064 05/23/2001 $64,000
245 Cortland Ave, Buffalo 1,196 03/18/2022 $1
241 Cortland Ave, Buffalo
202 Bering Ave, Buffalo 1,208 09/04/2013 $104,000
199 Irving Ter, Buffalo 1,720 11/29/2017 $1
195 Irving Ter, Buffalo 1,716 01/28/2003 $104,000
261 Irving Ter, Buffalo 1,657
273 Irving Ter, Buffalo 1,431 08/14/2013 $185,000
255 Faraday Rd, Buffalo 1,006 12/04/2008 $1
261 Faraday Rd, Buffalo 1,658 08/23/2011 $1
265 Irving Ter, Buffalo 1,525 11/10/2005 $160,000
235 Cortland Ave, Buffalo 1,104 03/08/2017 $1
245 Faraday Rd, Buffalo 1,695 09/18/2015 $1
193 Irving Ter, Buffalo 1,801 07/18/2013 $165,000

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