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540 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 - Property report

Also known as: 540 University Ave

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1966

Acreage

0.087

Sale price

$80,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
540 University Avenue
ZIP code
14223
County
Erie
Parcel ID
67.700-5-9

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/10/2012
Sale price
$80,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$4,023
Zoning & Use
Zoning
A
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
1312
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1966
AC
No
Rooms
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Half bathrooms
1
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Colonial
Kitchen
1
Basement
Full
Fireplaces
1
Heating
Hot air
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
50 ft X 124 ft
Acreage
0.087
Frontage
50 ft
Depth
124 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
55 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
37 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
45 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
146401

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Ownership

Ownership information for 540 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 540 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/10/2012 $80,000 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/10/2012 - D
02/10/2012 - R		 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded document on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 540 University 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
$4,023
Base tax
$4,426
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$239,500
Land value
$6,500
Building value
$233,000
Assessed value
$50,300

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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 $218,696 $50,300 87.9958 $4,426 +260.79%
2024 $209,600 $50,300 24.39 $1,227 -14.78%
2023 $173,400 $50,300 28.62 $1,440 -10.42%
2022 $152,424 $50,300 31.95 $1,607 +1.43%
2021 $152,400 $50,300 31.5 $1,584 -4.14%
2020 $143,714 $50,300 32.86 $1,653 -4.14%
2019 $135,900 $50,300 34.28 $1,724 n/a
Permits

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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)
Ben Franklin Elementary School 4 Public K-4 459 0.48
Ben Franklin Middle School 3 Public 5-7 626 0.49
Windermere Blvd School 5 Public PK, K-6 748 0.54
Windermere Blvd School 5 Public PK, K-6 748 0.54
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 0.87
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 0.87
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 1.02
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 1.02
Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School 6 Public K-4 480 1.27
Martin Luther Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.38
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ben Franklin Middle School 3 Public 5-7 626 0.49
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 0.87
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.99
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 1.02
Martin Luther Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.38
Kadimah School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.38
P.S. 66 North Park Academy NR Public 7-8 57 1.45
St. Benedict's School NR Private PK-8 300 1.50
Kenmore East Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,127 1.67
Highgate Heights 1 Public PK, K-8 382 1.69
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.99
Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart NR Private 9-12 397 1.11
St Joseph's Collegiate Institute NR Private 9-12 725 1.17
Holy Angels Academy NR Private 9-12 208 1.35
Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec 4 Public 9-12 401 1.64
Middle Early College High School 3 Public 9-12 314 1.64
Research Laboratory High School for Bioinformatics and Life Sciences NR Public 9-12 188 1.64
Kenmore East Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,127 1.67
Kenmore West Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,358 1.87
Amherst Central High School 9 Public 9-12 870 1.94

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Neighbors for 540 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY

41 Kelvin Dr, Buffalo 63 Conant Dr, Buffalo 51 Kelvin Dr, Buffalo 124 Chalmers Ave, Buffalo 132 Chalmers Ave, Buffalo 57 Conant Dr, Buffalo 66 Kettering Dr, Buffalo 128 Chalmers Ave, Buffalo 534 University Ave, Buffalo 54 Kettering Dr, Buffalo 50 Kettering Dr, Buffalo 57 Kelvin Dr, Buffalo 63 Kelvin Dr, Buffalo 118 Chalmers Ave, Buffalo 559 Montrose Ave, Buffalo 47 Kelvin Dr, Buffalo 58 Kettering Dr, Buffalo 499 Montrose Ave, Buffalo 51 Conant Dr, Buffalo 110 Chalmers Ave, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 540 University 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 540 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

The development at 540 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 was built in 1966.

What is the total square footage of 540 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

540 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 has a total of 1,312 square feet.

When was 540 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 last sold and what was the sale price?

540 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 was last sold on 02/10/2012 for $80,000.

What is the assessed value of 540 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

540 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 is currently assessed at $50,300.

What are the property taxes for 540 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

The property taxes for 540 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 total $4,426.

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