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$425,779$158 / 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 92How 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

253 RICHMOND AVE

BUFFALO, NY 14222
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,688 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$426K
$391K low$460K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,966 (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.$505,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$111,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$394,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$299,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$505,000

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.3 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.0.15
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 663 ft²Porch · 253 ft²

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

E
Frank a Sedita School #30D
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
International Preparatory School at Grover ClevelandD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Buffalo City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 14222These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.83

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,746
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,989 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,686
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,502
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.48%

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How this home compares

253 Richmond 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 more than 79% of homes in Erie County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Buffalo 14222
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Erie County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Buffalo 14222
  • Older than 90% of homes in Erie County

What homes are worth in Buffalo 14222

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

This home
$149K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Buffalo 14222.

How it measures up in Buffalo 14222

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buffalo 14222.

Estimated value$425,779
CheaperTypical $498,985Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$158
CheaperTypical $203Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area2,688 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,764 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1901Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 253 Richmond Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBryantBuffalo 14222Erie County
Estimated valuepricier than$425,77955% of homes35% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15821% of homes12% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than2,688 ft²49% of homes46% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac61% of homes77% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than190056% of homes50% of homes10% of homes

About 253 Richmond Ave

How much is 253 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY is $425,779 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $391,469 to $460,089. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY last sell?

253 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY?

253 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,688 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 253 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY built?

253 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 253 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY?

253 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY is assigned to Frank a Sedita School #30 (elementary), rated D; International Preparatory School at Grover Cleveland (high), rated D. All sit in Buffalo City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY compare to other homes in Buffalo 14222?

Among the 2,982 homes in Buffalo 14222, it is worth more than 35% of them ($425,779 against a typical $498,985), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($158 against a typical $203), it is bigger than 46% of them (2,688 ft² against a typical 2,764 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1900 against a typical 1901). Measured against all of Erie County, it is worth more than 79% of 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 253 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY was $4,966. The county assessed it at $505,000.

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