Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$75,335$52 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 74How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $55,000 on Dec 31, 2015

121 VAN RENSSELAER ST

BUFFALO, NY 14210
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,436 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,565 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$75K
$56K low$95K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$55,000 · Dec 31, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$860 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$89,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$78,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$89,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyERIE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 88 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Bilingual CenterD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Hutchinson Central Technical High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Buffalo City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 14210These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.140
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.85

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,481
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,061 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,828
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,881
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.48%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

121 Van Rensselaer St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Erie County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Erie County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Buffalo 14210
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Erie County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Erie County

What homes are worth in Buffalo 14210

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$46K$261K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Buffalo 14210.

How it measures up in Buffalo 14210

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buffalo 14210.

Estimated value$75,335
CheaperTypical $156,942Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$52
CheaperTypical $110Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,436 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,733 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size3,565 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,095 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 121 Van Rensselaer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth EllicottBuffalo 14210Erie County
Estimated valuepricier than$75,33528% of homes13% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5223% of homes9% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,436 ft²41% of homes34% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,565 ft²31% of homes29% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than189025% of homes12% of homes4% of homes

About 121 Van Rensselaer St

How much is 121 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 121 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY is $75,335 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $55,511 to $95,159. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 121 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY last sell?

121 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY last sold on Dec 31, 2015 for $55,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 121 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY?

121 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,436 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 121 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY built?

121 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 121 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY?

121 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY is assigned to Bilingual Center (elementary), rated D-; Hutchinson Central Technical High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Buffalo City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 121 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY compare to other homes in Buffalo 14210?

Among the 4,347 homes in Buffalo 14210, it is worth more than 13% of them ($75,335 against a typical $156,942), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($52 against a typical $110), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,436 ft² against a typical 1,733 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (3,565 ft² against a typical 4,095 ft²) and it is newer than 12% of them (1890 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Erie County, it is worth more than almost no homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 121 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 121 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY was $860. The county assessed it at $89,000.

More homes on Van Rensselaer St

Closest homes

More homes in Buffalo 14210

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 121 Van Rensselaer St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map