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Last sold for $205,396 on Jun 27, 2014

494 PROSPECT AVE

BUFFALO, NY 14201
0
Baths
4,180 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$205,396 · Jun 27, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,640 (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.$496,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$90,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$406,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$298,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$496,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyERIE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
D'Youville-Porter CampusF
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Leonardo Da Vinci High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi

District: Buffalo City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 14201These 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.181
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
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.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.37%
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.12,033
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,884 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$39,765
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,987
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

494 Prospect Ave 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 98% of homes in Erie County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Front Park
  • Older than 97% of homes in Erie County

How it measures up in Buffalo 14201

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buffalo 14201.

Living area4,180 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,322 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 3,659 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 494 Prospect Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFront ParkBuffalo 14201Erie County
Living areabigger than4,180 ft²96% of homes92% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac95% of homes92% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than188019% of homes25% of homes3% of homes

About 494 Prospect Ave

When did 494 Prospect Ave, Buffalo, NY last sell?

494 Prospect Ave, Buffalo, NY last sold on Jun 27, 2014 for $205,396, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 494 Prospect Ave, Buffalo, NY?

494 Prospect Ave, Buffalo, NY has 4,180 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 494 Prospect Ave, Buffalo, NY built?

494 Prospect Ave, Buffalo, NY was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 494 Prospect Ave, Buffalo, NY?

494 Prospect Ave, Buffalo, NY is assigned to D'Youville-Porter Campus (elementary), rated F; Leonardo Da Vinci High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Buffalo City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 494 Prospect Ave, Buffalo, NY compare to other homes in Buffalo 14201?

Among the 1,955 homes in Buffalo 14201, it is bigger than 92% of them (4,180 ft² against a typical 2,322 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 3,659 ft²) and it is newer than 25% of them (1880 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 494 Prospect Ave, Buffalo, NY?

The 2026 property tax bill for 494 Prospect Ave, Buffalo, NY was $1,640. The county assessed it at $496,600.

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