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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$110
$33,200
2025
$110 (+401.6%)
$33,200
2024
$22 (+10.6%)
$3,900
2023
$20 (−2.5%)
$3,900
2022
$20 (+3.4%)
$3,900
2021
$20 (+0.5%)
$3,900
2020
$20 (−50.3%)
$3,900
2019
$39 (+1.3%)
$1,500
2018
$39 (+3.2%)
$1,500
2017
$38 (+2.8%)
$1,500
2016
$37 (+4.3%)
$1,500
2015
$35 (+337.5%)
$1,500
2014
$8
$1,500
Tax history for 249 Riley St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$110
$33,200
2025
$110 (+401.6%)
$33,200
2024
$22 (+10.6%)
$3,900
2023
$20 (−2.5%)
$3,900
2022
$20 (+3.4%)
$3,900
2021
$20 (+0.5%)
$3,900
2020
$20 (−50.3%)
$3,900
2019
$39 (+1.3%)
$1,500
2018
$39 (+3.2%)
$1,500
2017
$38 (+2.8%)
$1,500
2016
$37 (+4.3%)
$1,500
2015
$35 (+337.5%)
$1,500
2014
$8
$1,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
N-3R
Residential Zone
The N-3R zone addresses residential areas adjoining the centers of Buffalo's streetcar neighborhoods, generally defined by moderately compact residential blocks, which occasionally include small mixed use buildings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Exterior
Property Information
Legal Description: 625. E MASTEN
Lot Information
Land Sq. Ft: 4,300
Legal Lot Number: 15
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: BUFFALO
Acres: 0.0987
Depth Footage: 172
Front Footage: 25
Zoning Code: N-3R
State Use Description: VACANT RESID
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Commercial
Water Service Type: Commercial
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,300 square feet
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Erie County
APN: 140200A1005700001015000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts
Public 5-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Leonardo Da Vinci High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Buffalo, NY • 14208
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Estimated sale price
$49,000 – $60,000
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