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$171,609$132 / 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 94How 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

40 PALM ST

BUFFALO, NY 14218
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,302 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$172K
$161K low$182K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,811 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$122,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$113,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$122,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$190,625

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.Cape Cod
CountyERIE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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 · 68 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 SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Lackawanna High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Truman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.5 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%

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How this home compares

40 Palm 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 86% of homes in Erie County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Erie County
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Erie County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Erie County

What homes are worth in Buffalo 14218

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

This home
$85K$382K

This home is worth more than 37% 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.

Estimated value$171,609
CheaperTypical $192,720Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$132
CheaperTypical $146Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,302 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,482 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 40 Palm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuffalo 14218Erie County
Estimated valuepricier than$171,60937% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13238% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,302 ft²34% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac22% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than195562% of homes53% of homes

About 40 Palm St

How much is 40 Palm St, Buffalo, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 40 Palm St, Buffalo, NY is $171,609 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $161,077 to $182,141. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 40 Palm St, Buffalo, NY last sell?

40 Palm St, Buffalo, NY last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 40 Palm St, Buffalo, NY?

40 Palm St, Buffalo, NY has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,302 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 40 Palm St, Buffalo, NY built?

40 Palm St, Buffalo, NY was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 40 Palm St, Buffalo, NY?

40 Palm St, Buffalo, NY is assigned to Lackawanna Middle School (middle), rated F; 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 40 Palm St, Buffalo, NY compare to other homes in Buffalo 14218?

Among the 5,946 homes in Buffalo 14218, it is worth more than 37% of them ($171,609 against a typical $192,720), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($132 against a typical $146), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,302 ft² against a typical 1,482 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1955 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Erie County, it is worth more than 14% 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 40 Palm St, Buffalo, NY?

The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Palm St, Buffalo, NY was $2,811. The county assessed it at $122,000.

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