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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

281 RHODE ISLAND ST

BUFFALO, NY 14213
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,992 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.
3,016 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,318 (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.$248,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$229,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$182,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$248,000

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.Hot Water
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 · 308 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
Frank a Sedita School #30D
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
International Preparatory School at Grover ClevelandD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Buffalo City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 14213These 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.148
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,061
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,183 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,016
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,806
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

281 Rhode Island 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 94% of homes in Erie County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Erie County
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Buffalo 14213

How it measures up in Buffalo 14213

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buffalo 14213.

Living area2,992 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,128 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size3,016 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,790 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 281 Rhode Island St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFront ParkBuffalo 14213Erie County
Living areabigger than2,992 ft²83% of homes92% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,016 ft²25% of homes26% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than192089% of homes94% of homes21% of homes

About 281 Rhode Island St

When did 281 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY last sell?

281 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY?

281 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,992 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 281 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY built?

281 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY?

281 Rhode Island St, 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 281 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY compare to other homes in Buffalo 14213?

Among the 5,432 homes in Buffalo 14213, it is bigger than 92% of them (2,992 ft² against a typical 2,128 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (3,016 ft² against a typical 3,790 ft²) and it is newer than 94% of them (1920 against a typical 1900). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY was $1,318. The county assessed it at $248,000.

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