| Primary address | 242 University Avenue, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14223 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Tonawanda |
| Parcel ID | 79.300-3-9 |
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| Property tax | $4,347 |
| Building sqft | 1,420 |
| Building class | One Family Year-Round Residence (210) |
| Acreage | 0.166
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| Lot dimensions | 72 ft X 100 ft |
| Frontage | 72 |
| Depth | 100 |
| Year built | 1927 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Rooms | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Kenmore |
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242 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 was built in 1927 and has a total of 1,420 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 242 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $49,400, the tax amount paid for 242 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 is $4,346.
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Access detailed property tax data for 242 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $4,347 |
| Market value | $235,200 |
| Assessed value | $49,400 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 242 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 | $214,783 | $49,400 | 87.9958 | $4,347 | +260.79% |
| 2024 | $205,800 | $49,400 | 24.39 | $1,205 | -14.78% |
| 2023 | $170,300 | $49,400 | 28.62 | $1,414 | -10.42% |
| 2022 | $149,697 | $49,400 | 31.95 | $1,578 | +1.43% |
| 2021 | $149,700 | $49,400 | 31.5 | $1,556 | -4.14% |
The complete history of permits filed for 242 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) |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph University School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 151 | 0.54 |
| St Joseph University School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 151 | 0.54 |
| Windermere Blvd School | 5 | Public | PK, K-6 | 748 | 0.68 |
| Windermere Blvd School | 5 | Public | PK, K-6 | 748 | 0.68 |
| Ben Franklin Elementary School | 4 | Public | K-4 | 459 | 0.95 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph University School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 151 | 0.54 |
| Academy School | 1 | Public | 7-12 | 70 | 0.69 |
| Ben Franklin Middle School | 3 | Public | 5-7 | 626 | 0.96 |
| P.S. 66 North Park Academy | NR | Public | 7-8 | 57 | 1.12 |
| St John The Baptist School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 361 | 1.15 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy School | 1 | Public | 7-12 | 70 | 0.69 |
| Holy Angels Academy | NR | Private | 9-12 | 208 | 0.86 |
| St Joseph's Collegiate Institute | NR | Private | 9-12 | 725 | 1.03 |
| Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 401 | 1.12 |
| Middle Early College High School | 3 | Public | 9-12 | 314 | 1.12 |
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Here are the neighbors for 242 University Avenue, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 311 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo | 8,176 | 01/31/2025 | $600,000 |
| 228 Montrose Ave, Buffalo | 3,784 | 05/08/2019 | $245,000 |
| 319 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo | 2,700 | 08/14/2018 | $200,000 |
| 250 Montrose Ave, Buffalo | 3,784 | 12/07/2021 | $287,000 |
| 73 Wendel Ave, Buffalo | 2,252 | 12/06/2011 | $148,000 |
| 234 University Ave, Buffalo | 3,074 | 06/17/2025 | $410,000 |
| 265 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo | 3,588 | 07/03/2014 | $900 |
| 238 University Ave, Buffalo | 1,757 | ||
| 226 University Ave, Buffalo | 1,310 | 01/14/1993 | $67,000 |
| 246 University Ave, Buffalo | 1,405 | 11/08/2013 | $1 |
| 230 University Ave, Buffalo | 1,166 | 12/14/2017 | $1 |
| 281 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo | 13,216 | 09/07/2016 | $1 |
| 299 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo | 3,660 | 01/22/2019 | $1 |
| 222 Montrose Ave, Buffalo | 3,784 | 10/10/2018 | $1 |
| 240 Montrose Ave, Buffalo | 3,784 | 11/14/2019 | $530,000 |
| 271 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo | 3,104 | 09/28/2004 | $49,000 |
| 50 Fairfield Ave, Buffalo | 1,248 | 01/22/2014 | $106,000 |
| 46 Fairfield Ave, Buffalo | 1,170 | 04/23/2024 | $1 |
| 236 Montrose Ave, Buffalo | 3,784 | 09/08/2004 | $149,000 |
| 246 Montrose Ave, Buffalo | 3,784 | 03/24/2005 | $156,000 |