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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $35,000 on Aug 28, 2024

257 ROSLYN ST

BUFFALO, NY 14215
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,693 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.
3,000 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1923
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$35,000 · Aug 28, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,118 (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.$138,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$132,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$138,000

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.13 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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
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.0.07
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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 · 56 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Ronald Peoples School of Scholars (The)D-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
M
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197D
Middle · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Buffalo City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 14215These 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.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.84

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.27%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,753
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,646 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,793
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,073
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%

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How this home compares

257 Roslyn 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.

  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Buffalo 14215
  • Among the smallest lots in Buffalo 14215
  • Older than 78% of homes in Erie County

How it measures up in Buffalo 14215

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buffalo 14215.

Living area1,693 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,447 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size3,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 257 Roslyn St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSchiller ParkBuffalo 14215Erie County
Living areabigger than1,693 ft²67% of homes69% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,000 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than192355% of homes35% of homes22% of homes

About 257 Roslyn St

When did 257 Roslyn St, Buffalo, NY last sell?

257 Roslyn St, Buffalo, NY last sold on Aug 28, 2024 for $35,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 257 Roslyn St, Buffalo, NY?

257 Roslyn St, Buffalo, NY has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,693 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 257 Roslyn St, Buffalo, NY built?

257 Roslyn St, Buffalo, NY was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 257 Roslyn St, Buffalo, NY?

257 Roslyn St, Buffalo, NY is assigned to Ronald Peoples School of Scholars (The) (elementary), rated D-; Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 (middle), rated D. All sit in Buffalo City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 257 Roslyn St, Buffalo, NY compare to other homes in Buffalo 14215?

Among the 12,276 homes in Buffalo 14215, it is bigger than 69% of them (1,693 ft² against a typical 1,447 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,000 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 35% of them (1923 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 257 Roslyn St, Buffalo, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Roslyn St, Buffalo, NY was $1,118. The county assessed it at $138,000.

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