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217 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 Property Information

217 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 217 University Avenue, Buffalo
Zip code 14223
County Erie
Municipality Tonawanda
Parcel ID 79.300-4-16

Sales & Tax Overview for 217 University Avenue, Buffalo

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Sale date 10/12/2001
Sale price $21,500
Arm's length
Current property tax $3,812

Lot & Building Information for 217 University Avenue, Buffalo

Building sqft 1,846
Building class Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Acreage 0.261
Lot dimensions 74 ft X 172 ft
Frontage 74
Depth 172
Year built 1926
Stories 2
Units 2
Rooms 10
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Kitchen 2
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Wood
Heat Hot air
Fuel Gas
Fireplaces 1
First story sqft
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School district Kenmore

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About 217 University Avenue, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 217 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223?

217 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 was built in 1926 and has a total of 1,846 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 217 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $47,900, the tax amount paid for 217 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 is $4,214.

When was 217 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 last sold and what was the last sale price?

217 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223 was last sold in 10/12/2001 for $21,500.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 217 University Avenue, Buffalo

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/12/2001 $21,500

Title Documents for 217 University Avenue, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/12/2001 - D
10/12/2001 - R
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Property Taxes for 217 University Avenue, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Base tax $4,215
Current property tax $3,812
Market value $228,100
Assessed value $47,900

Assessment History for 217 University Avenue, Buffalo

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $208,261 $47,900 87.9958 $4,215 +260.79%
2024 $199,600 $47,900 24.39 $1,168 -14.78%
2023 $165,200 $47,900 28.62 $1,371 -10.42%
2022 $145,152 $47,900 31.95 $1,530 +1.43%
2021 $145,200 $47,900 31.5 $1,509 -4.14%

Permits for 217 University Avenue, Buffalo

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 0.49
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 0.49
Windermere Blvd School 5 Public PK, K-6 748 0.67
Windermere Blvd School 5 Public PK, K-6 748 0.67
Ben Franklin Elementary School 4 Public K-4 459 0.99

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 0.49
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.72
Ben Franklin Middle School 3 Public 5-7 626 1.01
P.S. 66 North Park Academy NR Public 7-8 57 1.14
Buffalo United Charter School 2 Charter K-8 659 1.20

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 0.72
Holy Angels Academy NR Private 9-12 208 0.85
St Joseph's Collegiate Institute NR Private 9-12 725 1.07
Middle Early College High School 3 Public 9-12 314 1.10
Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec 4 Public 9-12 401 1.10

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Neighbors for 217 University Avenue, Buffalo

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
18 Hawthorne Ave, Buffalo 1,617 09/09/2024 $255,000
54 Lyndale Ave, Buffalo 1,884 06/14/2012 $69,000
251 University Ave, Buffalo 884 10/15/2014 $40,000
4 Hawthorne Ave, Buffalo 1,362
2 Hawthorne Ave, Buffalo 2,550 05/24/1996 $106,000
229 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo 2,055 09/14/2004 $84,900
237 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo 2,400 04/19/2023 $263,000
217 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo 2,436 12/20/2021 $1
4 Lyndale Ave, Buffalo 1,424 05/14/2019 $1
18 Lyndale Ave, Buffalo 1,251 05/05/2023 $209,000
20 Hawthorne Ave, Buffalo 2,208 07/18/2025 $312,000
225 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo 2,413 08/22/2018 $1
233 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo 2,120 07/12/2023 $1
10 Lyndale Ave, Buffalo 1,419
30 Lyndale Ave, Buffalo 972 11/09/2010 $1
42 Lyndale Ave, Buffalo 2,048 01/16/2008 $55,986
36 Lyndale Ave, Buffalo 1,920
38 Lyndale Ave, Buffalo 1,048 09/09/2019 $1
250 University Ave, Buffalo 1,588
292 University Ave, Buffalo 1,215 10/05/2012 $79,000

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