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$118,821$120 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $34,000 on Dec 13, 2012

157 ROLAND AVE

BUFFALO, NY 14218
3
Beds
1
Baths
988 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.
4,000 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1914
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$119K
$105K low$132K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$34,000 · Dec 13, 2012
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$118,821
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$95,057

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$72,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$65,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$72,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$112,500

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.1 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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

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.

H
Lackawanna High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
E
Truman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.3 mi
M
Lackawanna Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi

District: Lackawanna City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 14218These 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.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.80

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,730
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,655 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,505
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,298
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

157 Roland Ave 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.

  • Worth less than 95% of homes in Erie County
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Erie County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Erie County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Buffalo 14218
  • Older than 88% of homes in Buffalo 14218

What homes are worth in Buffalo 14218

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

This home
$77K$374K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Buffalo 14218.

How it measures up in Buffalo 14218

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buffalo 14218.

Estimated value$118,821
CheaperTypical $190,645Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$120
CheaperTypical $144Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area988 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,478 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size4,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1914
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 157 Roland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuffalo 14218Erie County
Estimated valuepricier than$118,82113% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12032% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than988 ft²7% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,000 ft²14% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than191412% of homes14% of homes

About 157 Roland Ave

How much is 157 Roland Ave, Buffalo, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 157 Roland Ave, Buffalo, NY is $118,821 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $105,416 to $132,226. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 157 Roland Ave, Buffalo, NY last sell?

157 Roland Ave, Buffalo, NY last sold on Dec 13, 2012 for $34,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 157 Roland Ave, Buffalo, NY?

157 Roland Ave, Buffalo, NY has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 988 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 157 Roland Ave, Buffalo, NY built?

157 Roland Ave, Buffalo, NY was built in 1914, making it 112 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 157 Roland Ave, Buffalo, NY?

157 Roland Ave, Buffalo, NY is assigned to Lackawanna High School (high), rated D-; Truman Elementary School (elementary); Lackawanna Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Lackawanna City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 157 Roland Ave, Buffalo, NY compare to other homes in Buffalo 14218?

Among the 5,945 homes in Buffalo 14218, it is worth more than 13% of them ($118,821 against a typical $190,645), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($120 against a typical $144), it is bigger than 7% of them (988 ft² against a typical 1,478 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (4,000 ft² against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1914 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Erie County, it is worth more than 5% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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