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489 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 - Property report

Also known as: 489 University Ave

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1922

Acreage

0.096

Sale price

$52,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
489 University Avenue
ZIP code
14223
County
Erie
Parcel ID
67.780-7-26

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/01/2005
Sale price
$52,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$3,583
Zoning & Use
Zoning
B
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
1500
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1.5
Year built
1922
AC
No
Rooms
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
1
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot air
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
35 ft X 122 ft
Acreage
0.096
Frontage
35 ft
Depth
122 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
57 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
40 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
46 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
146401

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Ownership

Ownership information for 489 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 489 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/01/2005 $52,500 XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX
08/19/2002 $34,100 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
11/27/2001 $1 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X (XX) XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X (X-X)

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/01/2005 - D
11/01/2005 - R		 Deed XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX
08/19/2002 - D
08/19/2002 - R		 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXX
11/27/2001 - D
11/27/2001 - R		 Deed
(Quit Claim Deed)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X (X-X) XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X (XX)
07/25/1996 - R
07/15/1996 - D		 Deed
(Quit Claim Deed)

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 489 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
$3,583
Base tax
$3,986
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$215,700
Land value
$5,300
Building value
$210,400
Assessed value
$45,300

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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 $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%
2020 $129,429 $45,300 32.86 $1,489 -4.14%
2019 $122,400 $45,300 34.28 $1,553 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)
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
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 0.93
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 0.93
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 0.93
Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School 6 Public K-4 480 1.29
Kadimah School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.32
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Martin Luther Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.32
P.S. 66 North Park Academy NR Public 7-8 57 1.40
St. Benedict's School NR Private PK-8 300 1.48
Highgate Heights 1 Public PK, K-8 382 1.60
Buffalo United Charter School 2 Charter K-8 659 1.66
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Middle Early College High School 3 Public 9-12 314 1.55
Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec 4 Public 9-12 401 1.55
Kenmore East Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,127 1.77
Amherst Central High School 9 Public 9-12 870 1.90
Kenmore West Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,358 1.91

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Neighbors for 489 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY

216 Wendel Ave, Buffalo 236 Wendel Ave, Buffalo 259 Wendel Ave, Buffalo 224 Wendel Ave, Buffalo 239 Edgewood Ave, Buffalo 463 University Ave, Buffalo 244 Claremont Ave, Buffalo 248 Claremont Ave, Buffalo 220 Wendel Ave, Buffalo 475 University Ave, Buffalo 485 University Ave, Buffalo 233 Edgewood Ave, Buffalo 232 Wendel Ave, Buffalo 235 Parkhurst Blvd, Buffalo 471 University Ave, Buffalo 263 Wendel Ave, Buffalo 212 Wendel Ave, Buffalo 467 University Ave, Buffalo 228 Wendel Ave, Buffalo 229 Edgewood Ave, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 489 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 489 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

The development at 489 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 was built in 1922.

What is the total square footage of 489 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

489 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 has a total of 1,500 square feet.

When was 489 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 last sold and what was the sale price?

489 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 was last sold on 11/01/2005 for $52,500.

What is the assessed value of 489 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

489 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 is currently assessed at $45,300.

What are the property taxes for 489 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

The property taxes for 489 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 total $3,986.

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