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$165,021$109 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $150,000 on Aug 22, 2024

309 IDEAL ST

BUFFALO, NY 14206
5
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,519 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.
0.18 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$165K
$144K low$186K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$150,000 · Aug 22, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,147 (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.$133,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$113,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$133,000

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.0.18
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Vinyl Pool
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 360 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
Lovejoy Discovery School #43F
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197F
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Buffalo City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 14206These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
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.22,315
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,507 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,712
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,670
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

309 Ideal 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.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in Erie County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Erie County
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Lovejoy
  • Older than 90% of homes in Erie County

What homes are worth in Buffalo 14206

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

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$57K$259K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Buffalo 14206.

How it measures up in Buffalo 14206

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buffalo 14206.

Estimated value$165,021
CheaperTypical $158,067Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$109
CheaperTypical $123Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,519 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,407 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 4,095 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 309 Ideal St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLovejoyBuffalo 14206Erie County
Estimated valuepricier than$165,02186% of homes54% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10969% of homes41% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,519 ft²47% of homes58% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac94% of homes93% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than190032% of homes24% of homes10% of homes

About 309 Ideal St

How much is 309 Ideal St, Buffalo, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 309 Ideal St, Buffalo, NY is $165,021 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $144,415 to $185,627. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 309 Ideal St, Buffalo, NY last sell?

309 Ideal St, Buffalo, NY last sold on Aug 22, 2024 for $150,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 309 Ideal St, Buffalo, NY?

309 Ideal St, Buffalo, NY has 5 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,519 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 309 Ideal St, Buffalo, NY built?

309 Ideal St, Buffalo, NY was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 309 Ideal St, Buffalo, NY?

309 Ideal St, Buffalo, NY is assigned to Lovejoy Discovery School #43 (elementary), rated F; Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 (high), rated F. All sit in Buffalo City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 309 Ideal St, Buffalo, NY compare to other homes in Buffalo 14206?

Among the 7,422 homes in Buffalo 14206, it is worth more than 54% of them ($165,021 against a typical $158,067), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($109 against a typical $123), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,519 ft² against a typical 1,407 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 4,095 ft²) and it is newer than 24% of them (1900 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Erie County, it is worth more than 13% 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 309 Ideal St, Buffalo, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 309 Ideal St, Buffalo, NY was $1,147. The county assessed it at $133,000.

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