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285 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 - Property report

Also known as: 285 University Ave

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Property type

Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)

Year built

1947

Acreage

0.259

Sale price

$250,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
285 University Avenue
ZIP code
14223
County
Erie
Parcel ID
79.300-4-23

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/20/2021
Sale price
$250,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$5,896
Zoning & Use
Zoning
B
Units
2
Building
Property type
Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Building sq. ft.
2556
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1947
AC
No
Rooms
9
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Half bathrooms
1
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Colonial
Kitchen
2
Basement
Partial
Heating
Hot air
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
82 ft X 138 ft
Acreage
0.259
Frontage
82 ft
Depth
138 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
72 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
48 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
66 /100.  Bikeable
School district
146401

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Ownership

Ownership information for 285 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 285 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/20/2021 $250,000 XX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
12/29/2005 $109,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
03/10/1993 $107,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/26/2021 - R
07/20/2021 - D		 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
12/30/2005 - R
12/29/2005 - D		 Deed XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
03/10/1993 - D
03/10/1993 - R		 Deed

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 285 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
$5,896
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$319,000
Land value
$11,700
Building value
$307,300
Assessed value
$67,000

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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 $291,304 $67,000 87.9958 $5,896 +260.79%
2024 $279,200 $67,000 24.39 $1,634 -14.78%
2023 $231,000 $67,000 28.62 $1,918 -10.42%
2022 $203,030 $67,000 31.95 $2,141 +1.43%
2021 $203,000 $67,000 31.5 $2,111 -4.14%
2020 $191,429 $67,000 32.86 $2,202 -4.14%
2019 $181,100 $67,000 34.28 $2,297 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 285 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)
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 0.56
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 0.56
Windermere Blvd School 5 Public PK, K-6 748 0.63
Windermere Blvd School 5 Public PK, K-6 748 0.63
Ben Franklin Elementary School 4 Public K-4 459 0.92
Ben Franklin Middle School 3 Public 5-7 626 0.94
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 1.15
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 1.15
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 0.56
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.73
Ben Franklin Middle School 3 Public 5-7 626 0.94
St John The Baptist School NR Private PK-8 361 1.15
P.S. 66 North Park Academy NR Public 7-8 57 1.16
Kadimah School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.23
Martin Luther Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.23
Buffalo United Charter School 2 Charter K-8 659 1.27
Highgate Heights 1 Public PK, K-8 382 1.36
St. Benedict's School NR Private PK-8 300 1.58
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 0.90
St Joseph's Collegiate Institute NR Private 9-12 725 1.07
Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart NR Private 9-12 397 1.09
Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec 4 Public 9-12 401 1.16
Research Laboratory High School for Bioinformatics and Life Sciences NR Public 9-12 188 1.16
Middle Early College High School 3 Public 9-12 314 1.16
Amherst Central High School 9 Public 9-12 870 1.91
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 1.94
Kenmore West Senior High School 5 Public 8-12 1,358 2.04

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Neighbors for 285 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY

37 Parkhurst Blvd, Buffalo 55 Parkhurst Blvd, Buffalo 275 University Ave, Buffalo 201 Montrose Ave, Buffalo 271 University Ave, Buffalo 279 University Ave, Buffalo 265 University Ave, Buffalo 261 University Ave, Buffalo 41 Parkhurst Blvd, Buffalo 47 Parkhurst Blvd, Buffalo 221 Montrose Ave, Buffalo 74 Hawthorne Ave, Buffalo 75 Lyndale Ave, Buffalo 49 Wendel Ave, Buffalo 33 Parkhurst Blvd, Buffalo 255 Montrose Ave, Buffalo 29 Parkhurst Blvd, Buffalo 53 Parkhurst Blvd, Buffalo 70 Hawthorne Ave, Buffalo 52 Tillotson Pl, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 285 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 285 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

The development at 285 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 was built in 1947.

What is the total square footage of 285 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

285 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 has a total of 2,556 square feet.

When was 285 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 last sold and what was the sale price?

285 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 was last sold on 07/20/2021 for $250,000.

What is the assessed value of 285 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

285 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 is currently assessed at $67,000.

What are the property taxes for 285 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

The property taxes for 285 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 total $5,895.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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