| Primary address | 489 University Avenue, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14223 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Tonawanda |
| Parcel ID | 67.780-7-26 |
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| Sale date | 11/01/2005 |
| Sale price | $52,500 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $3,583 |
| Building sqft | 1,500 |
| Building class | One Family Year-Round Residence (210) |
| Acreage | 0.096
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| Lot dimensions | 35 ft X 122 ft |
| Frontage | 35 |
| Depth | 122 |
| Year built | 1922 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Rooms | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Building style | Old style |
| Condition | Normal |
| Basement type | Full |
| Exterior wall material | Alum/vinyl |
| Heat | Hot air |
| Fuel | Gas |
| First story sqft | Register |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Kenmore |
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489 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 was built in 1922 and has a total of 1,500 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 489 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $45,300, the tax amount paid for 489 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 is $3,986.
When was 489 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 last sold and what was the last sale price?489 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 was last sold in 11/01/2005 for $52,500.
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Access detailed property tax data for 489 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $3,986 |
| Current property tax | $3,583 |
| Market value | $215,700 |
| Assessed value | $45,300 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 489 University Avenue, Buffalo, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $196,957 | $45,300 | 87.9958 | $3,986 | +260.79% |
| 2024 | $188,800 | $45,300 | 24.39 | $1,105 | -14.78% |
| 2023 | $156,200 | $45,300 | 28.62 | $1,296 | -10.42% |
| 2022 | $137,273 | $45,300 | 31.95 | $1,447 | +1.43% |
| 2021 | $137,300 | $45,300 | 31.5 | $1,427 | -4.14% |
The complete history of permits filed for 489 University Avenue, Buffalo, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 489 University Avenue, Buffalo to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windermere Blvd School | 5 | Public | PK, K-6 | 748 | 0.50 |
| Windermere Blvd School | 5 | Public | PK, K-6 | 748 | 0.50 |
| Ben Franklin Elementary School | 4 | Public | K-4 | 459 | 0.57 |
| Ben Franklin Middle School | 3 | Public | 5-7 | 626 | 0.58 |
| St Joseph University School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 151 | 0.93 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Franklin Middle School | 3 | Public | 5-7 | 626 | 0.58 |
| St Joseph University School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 151 | 0.93 |
| St John The Baptist School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 361 | 0.93 |
| Academy School | 1 | Public | 7-12 | 70 | 0.94 |
| Kadimah School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 1.32 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy School | 1 | Public | 7-12 | 70 | 0.94 |
| Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart | NR | Private | 9-12 | 397 | 1.07 |
| St Joseph's Collegiate Institute | NR | Private | 9-12 | 725 | 1.15 |
| Holy Angels Academy | NR | Private | 9-12 | 208 | 1.27 |
| Research Laboratory High School for Bioinformatics and Life Sciences | NR | Public | 9-12 | 188 | 1.55 |
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Here are the neighbors for 489 University Avenue, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216 Wendel Ave, Buffalo | 1,108 | 10/08/2013 | $99,500 |
| 236 Wendel Ave, Buffalo | 1,327 | 08/26/2008 | $97,000 |
| 259 Wendel Ave, Buffalo | 1,108 | 07/11/2024 | $220,000 |
| 224 Wendel Ave, Buffalo | 1,236 | 01/07/2022 | $140,000 |
| 239 Edgewood Ave, Buffalo | 1,140 | 06/25/2020 | $165,000 |
| 463 University Ave, Buffalo | 1,095 | 04/08/2025 | $1 |
| 244 Claremont Ave, Buffalo | 1,124 | 06/02/2006 | $82,500 |
| 248 Claremont Ave, Buffalo | 1,224 | 01/03/2008 | $1 |
| 220 Wendel Ave, Buffalo | 1,260 | ||
| 475 University Ave, Buffalo | 2,340 | ||
| 485 University Ave, Buffalo | 1,814 | 09/26/2016 | $144,000 |
| 233 Edgewood Ave, Buffalo | 1,125 | 06/23/2022 | $160,700 |
| 232 Wendel Ave, Buffalo | 1,304 | 12/22/2022 | $180,000 |
| 235 Parkhurst Blvd, Buffalo | 1,179 | 09/15/2009 | $84,000 |
| 471 University Ave, Buffalo | 2,194 | 05/07/2025 | $260,000 |
| 263 Wendel Ave, Buffalo | 1,202 | 08/07/2012 | $111,500 |
| 212 Wendel Ave, Buffalo | 1,488 | 04/09/1998 | $48,500 |
| 467 University Ave, Buffalo | 2,194 | 09/15/2015 | $120,000 |
| 228 Wendel Ave, Buffalo | 750 | 08/06/2025 | $202,000 |
| 229 Edgewood Ave, Buffalo | 1,461 | 03/12/2021 | $166,000 |