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281 RIDGEWOOD CIR

BUFFALO, NY 14218
0
Baths
4,400 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

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.$140,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$114,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$140,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$218,750

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Cooperative
CountyERIE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1986
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
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 · 4,112 ft²

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

M
Lackawanna Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Lackawanna High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Truman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.4 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.Yes

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

281 Ridgewood Cir 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 Buffalo 14218
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% 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.

Living area4,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,476 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 281 Ridgewood Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuffalo 14218Erie County
Living areabigger than4,400 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac94% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than194243% of homes36% of homes

About 281 Ridgewood Cir

When did 281 Ridgewood Cir, Buffalo, NY last sell?

281 Ridgewood Cir, Buffalo, NY last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Ridgewood Cir, Buffalo, NY?

281 Ridgewood Cir, Buffalo, NY has 4,400 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 281 Ridgewood Cir, Buffalo, NY built?

281 Ridgewood Cir, Buffalo, NY was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Ridgewood Cir, Buffalo, NY?

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

How does 281 Ridgewood Cir, Buffalo, NY compare to other homes in Buffalo 14218?

Among the 5,945 homes in Buffalo 14218, it is bigger than almost all of them (4,400 ft² against a typical 1,476 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1942 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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