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488 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 - Property report

Also known as: 488 University Ave

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1956

Acreage

0.232

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
488 University Avenue
ZIP code
14223
County
Erie
Parcel ID
67.780-9-1

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/06/2016
Sale price
$1
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$4,065
Zoning & Use
Zoning
B
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
2248
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1956
AC
No
Rooms
8
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Half bathrooms
1
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Cape cod
Kitchen
1
Basement
Crawl
Heating
Hot water/steam
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
70 ft X 145 ft
Acreage
0.232
Frontage
70 ft
Depth
145 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 488 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 488 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/06/2016 $1 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX X
03/10/2010 $1 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
06/10/2009 $66,000 XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/06/2016 - D
09/06/2016 - R		 Deed
(Life estate deed)		 XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX
03/10/2010 - D
03/10/2010 - R		 Deed XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
06/10/2009 - D
06/10/2009 - R		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 488 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
Property tax
$4,065
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$220,000
Land value
$11,600
Building value
$208,400
Assessed value
$46,200

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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 $200,870 $46,200 87.9958 $4,065 +260.79%
2024 $192,500 $46,200 24.39 $1,127 -14.78%
2023 $159,300 $46,200 28.62 $1,322 -10.42%
2022 $140,000 $46,200 31.95 $1,476 +1.43%
2021 $140,000 $46,200 31.5 $1,455 -4.14%
2020 $132,000 $46,200 32.86 $1,518 -4.14%
2019 $124,900 $46,200 34.28 $1,584 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 488 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY

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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 0.54
Windermere Blvd School 5 Public PK, K-6 748 0.54
Ben Franklin Elementary School 4 Public K-4 459 0.56
Ben Franklin Middle School 3 Public 5-7 626 0.57
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 0.90
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 0.90
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 1.26
Kadimah School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.35
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ben Franklin Middle School 3 Public 5-7 626 0.57
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 0.90
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.91
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 0.93
Kadimah School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.35
Martin Luther Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.35
P.S. 66 North Park Academy NR Public 7-8 57 1.37
St. Benedict's School NR Private PK-8 300 1.52
Highgate Heights 1 Public PK, K-8 382 1.63
Buffalo United Charter School 2 Charter K-8 659 1.65
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.91
Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart NR Private 9-12 397 1.10
St Joseph's Collegiate Institute NR Private 9-12 725 1.12
Holy Angels Academy NR Private 9-12 208 1.25
Research Laboratory High School for Bioinformatics and Life Sciences NR Public 9-12 188 1.54
Middle Early College High School 3 Public 9-12 314 1.54
Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec 4 Public 9-12 401 1.54
Kenmore East Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,127 1.77
Kenmore West Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,358 1.88
Amherst Central High School 9 Public 9-12 870 1.94

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Neighbors for 488 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY

371 Montrose Ave, Buffalo 157 Riverdale Ave, Buffalo 151 Riverdale Ave, Buffalo 45 Irene St, Buffalo 55 Irene St, Buffalo 229 Claremont Ave, Buffalo 153 Riverdale Ave, Buffalo 318 Grandview Ave, Buffalo 149 Riverdale Ave, Buffalo 39 Irene St, Buffalo 51 Irene St, Buffalo 61 Irene St, Buffalo 225 Claremont Ave, Buffalo 312 Grandview Ave, Buffalo 294 Grandview Ave, Buffalo 290 Grandview Ave, Buffalo 211 Claremont Ave, Buffalo 221 Claremont Ave, Buffalo 217 Claremont Ave, Buffalo 235 Claremont Ave, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 488 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 488 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

The development at 488 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 was built in 1956.

What is the total square footage of 488 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

488 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 has a total of 2,248 square feet.

When was 488 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 last sold and what was the sale price?

488 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 was last sold on 09/06/2016 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 488 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

488 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 is currently assessed at $46,200.

What are the property taxes for 488 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

The property taxes for 488 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 total $4,065.

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