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491 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 - Property report

Also known as: 491 University Ave

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1935

Acreage

0.086

Sale price

$59,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
491 University Avenue
ZIP code
14223
County
Erie
Parcel ID
67.780-7-27

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Sales
Sale date
11/27/2000
Sale price
$59,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$2,676
Zoning & Use
Zoning
B
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
1243
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1.5
Year built
1935
AC
No
Rooms
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Cape cod
Kitchen
1
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot water/steam
Fuel
Electric
First story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
30 ft X 122 ft
Acreage
0.086
Frontage
30 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 491 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 491 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/27/2000 $59,000 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX & XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XX & XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/27/2000 - D
11/27/2000 - R		 Deed XXXX XXXXX XX & XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX & XXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 491 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
$2,676
Base tax
$3,080
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$166,700
Land value
$3,600
Building value
$163,100
Assessed value
$35,000

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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 $152,174 $35,000 87.9958 $3,080 +260.79%
2024 $145,800 $35,000 24.39 $854 -14.78%
2023 $120,700 $35,000 28.62 $1,002 -10.42%
2022 $106,061 $35,000 31.95 $1,118 +1.43%
2021 $106,100 $35,000 31.5 $1,103 -4.14%
2020 $100,000 $35,000 32.86 $1,150 -4.14%
2019 $94,600 $35,000 34.28 $1,200 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 John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 0.93
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 0.93
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 0.93
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 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 John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 0.93
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 0.93
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.95
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
Christ The King Elementary School NR Private PK-8 197 1.48
Highgate Heights 1 Public PK, K-8 382 1.61
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 0.95
Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart NR Private 9-12 397 1.07
St Joseph's Collegiate Institute NR Private 9-12 725 1.16
Holy Angels Academy NR Private 9-12 208 1.28
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 491 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY

98 Irene St, Buffalo 212 Fairfield Ave, Buffalo 465 Montrose Ave, Buffalo 303 Wendel Ave, Buffalo 456 University Ave, Buffalo 450 University Ave, Buffalo 436 University Ave, Buffalo 530 University Ave, Buffalo 69 Irene St, Buffalo 405 Montrose Ave, Buffalo 454 University Ave, Buffalo 444 University Ave, Buffalo 432 University Ave, Buffalo 520 University Ave, Buffalo 299 Wendel Ave, Buffalo 440 University Ave, Buffalo 514 University Ave, Buffalo 524 University Ave, Buffalo 20 Berkley St, Buffalo 307 Wendel Ave, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 491 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 491 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

The development at 491 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 was built in 1935.

What is the total square footage of 491 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

491 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 has a total of 1,243 square feet.

When was 491 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 last sold and what was the sale price?

491 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 was last sold on 11/27/2000 for $59,000.

What is the assessed value of 491 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

491 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 is currently assessed at $35,000.

What are the property taxes for 491 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

The property taxes for 491 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 total $3,079.

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