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281 Montrose Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 - Property report

Also known as: 281 Montrose Ave

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Property type

Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)

Year built

1940

Acreage

0.036

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
281 Montrose Avenue
ZIP code
14223
County
Erie
Parcel ID
79.220-6-23

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/30/2016
Sale price
$1
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$3,009
Zoning & Use
Zoning
B
Units
2
Building
Property type
Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Building sq. ft.
1472
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1940
AC
No
Rooms
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Composition
Building style
Duplex
Kitchen
2
Basement
Slab/pier
Heating
Hot air
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
35 ft X 45 ft
Acreage
0.036
Frontage
35 ft
Depth
45 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
66 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
45 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
58 /100.  Bikeable

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School district
146401

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Ownership

Ownership information for 281 Montrose Avenue, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 281 Montrose Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/30/2016 $1 XXX XXXXXXXXXXX, XXX XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX
01/03/2007 $10,000 XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
03/17/1995 $36,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/30/2016 - D
12/30/2016 - R		 Deed XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX, XXX
01/03/2007 - D
01/03/2007 - R		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/23/1995 - R
03/17/1995 - D		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 Montrose 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
$3,009
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$162,900
Land value
$3,200
Building value
$159,700
Assessed value
$34,200

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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 $148,696 $34,200 87.9958 $3,009 +260.79%
2024 $142,500 $34,200 24.39 $834 -14.78%
2023 $117,900 $34,200 28.62 $979 -10.42%
2022 $103,636 $34,200 31.95 $1,093 +1.43%
2021 $103,600 $34,200 31.5 $1,077 -4.14%
2020 $97,714 $34,200 32.86 $1,124 -4.14%
2019 $92,400 $34,200 34.28 $1,172 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 281 Montrose 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 0.62
Windermere Blvd School 5 Public PK, K-6 748 0.62
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 0.64
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 0.64
Ben Franklin Elementary School 4 Public K-4 459 0.84
Ben Franklin Middle School 3 Public 5-7 626 0.85
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 1.07
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 1.07
North Park Community School #50 5 Public PK, K-4 305 1.17
North Park Community School #50 5 Public PK, K-4 305 1.17
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 0.64
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.73
Ben Franklin Middle School 3 Public 5-7 626 0.85
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 1.07
P.S. 66 North Park Academy NR Public 7-8 57 1.17
Kadimah School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.28
Martin Luther Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.28
Buffalo United Charter School 2 Charter K-8 659 1.35
Highgate Heights 1 Public PK, K-8 382 1.44
Christ The King Elementary School NR Private PK-8 197 1.59
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.73
Holy Angels Academy NR Private 9-12 208 0.96
St Joseph's Collegiate Institute NR Private 9-12 725 1.03
Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart NR Private 9-12 397 1.12
Middle Early College High School 3 Public 9-12 314 1.23
Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec 4 Public 9-12 401 1.23
Research Laboratory High School for Bioinformatics and Life Sciences NR Public 9-12 188 1.23
Amherst Central High School 9 Public 9-12 870 1.95
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 1.97
Kenmore West Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,358 1.97

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Neighbors for 281 Montrose Avenue, Buffalo, NY

128 Lyndale Ave, Buffalo 330 University Ave, Buffalo 321 Montrose Ave, Buffalo 199 Claremont Ave, Buffalo 148 Lyndale Ave, Buffalo 142 Lyndale Ave, Buffalo 310 University Ave, Buffalo 131 Lyndale Ave, Buffalo 146 Lyndale Ave, Buffalo 136 Lyndale Ave, Buffalo 316 University Ave, Buffalo 326 University Ave, Buffalo 150 Lyndale Ave, Buffalo 324 University Ave, Buffalo 135 Lyndale Ave, Buffalo 314 University Ave, Buffalo 127 Fairfield Ave, Buffalo 195 Claremont Ave, Buffalo 132 Lyndale Ave, Buffalo 269 Montrose Ave, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 281 Montrose 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 281 Montrose Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

The development at 281 Montrose Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 281 Montrose Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

281 Montrose Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 has a total of 1,472 square feet.

When was 281 Montrose Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 last sold and what was the sale price?

281 Montrose Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 was last sold on 12/30/2016 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 281 Montrose Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

281 Montrose Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 is currently assessed at $34,200.

What are the property taxes for 281 Montrose Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

The property taxes for 281 Montrose Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 total $3,009.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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