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Last sold for $600,000 on Sep 26, 2025

261 RICHMOND AVE

BUFFALO, NY 14222
0
Baths
5,168 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.
0.23 ac
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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$600,000 · Sep 26, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,518 (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.$558,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$120,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$437,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$396,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$558,100

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.2 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.Apartments (Generic)
CountyERIE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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 · 420 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
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

261 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Erie County
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Buffalo 14222
  • Older than 96% of homes in Erie County

How it measures up in Buffalo 14222

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

Living area5,168 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,764 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1901Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 261 Richmond Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBryantBuffalo 14222Erie County
Living areabigger than5,168 ft²86% of homes94% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac81% of homes92% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than189019% of homes13% of homes4% of homes

About 261 Richmond Ave

When did 261 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY last sell?

261 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY last sold on Sep 26, 2025 for $600,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY?

261 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY has 5,168 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 261 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY built?

261 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY?

261 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 261 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY compare to other homes in Buffalo 14222?

Among the 2,982 homes in Buffalo 14222, it is bigger than 94% of them (5,168 ft² against a typical 2,764 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1890 against a typical 1901). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY was $9,518. The county assessed it at $558,100.

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