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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $80,000 on Sep 16, 2024

38 CALIFORNIA ST

BUFFALO, NY 14213
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,844 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
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.$80,000 · Sep 16, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,681 (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.$304,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$276,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$125,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$304,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 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.0.12
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 · 200 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Dr Antonia Pantoja Community School of Academic ExcellenceD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Leonardo Da Vinci High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

38 California 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 92% of homes in Erie County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Buffalo 14213
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Grant Ferry

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 area2,844 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,128 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 3,790 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 38 California St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrant FerryBuffalo 14213Erie County
Living areabigger than2,844 ft²81% of homes88% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac83% of homes87% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than191591% of homes88% of homes15% of homes

About 38 California St

When did 38 California St, Buffalo, NY last sell?

38 California St, Buffalo, NY last sold on Sep 16, 2024 for $80,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 38 California St, Buffalo, NY?

38 California St, Buffalo, NY has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,844 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 38 California St, Buffalo, NY built?

38 California St, Buffalo, NY was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 California St, Buffalo, NY?

38 California St, Buffalo, NY is assigned to Dr Antonia Pantoja Community School of Academic Excellence (elementary), rated D-; Leonardo Da Vinci High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Buffalo City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 California St, Buffalo, NY compare to other homes in Buffalo 14213?

Among the 5,432 homes in Buffalo 14213, it is bigger than 88% of them (2,844 ft² against a typical 2,128 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 3,790 ft²) and it is newer than 88% of them (1915 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 38 California St, Buffalo, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 California St, Buffalo, NY was $2,681. The county assessed it at $304,000.

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