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51 VAN RENSSELAER ST

BUFFALO, NY 14210
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,478 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,259 (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.$170,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$153,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$27,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$170,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 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.0.25
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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 · 133 ft²

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

E
Bilingual CenterD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
South Park High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Buffalo City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 14210These 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.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.85

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.90%
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.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,481
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,061 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,828
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,881
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

51 Van Rensselaer 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 87% of homes in South Ellicott
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Buffalo 14210
  • Older than 75% of homes in Erie County

How it measures up in Buffalo 14210

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buffalo 14210.

Living area2,478 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,742 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 4,095 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 51 Van Rensselaer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth EllicottBuffalo 14210Erie County
Living areabigger than2,478 ft²87% of homes85% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac94% of homes97% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than192570% of homes73% of homes25% of homes

About 51 Van Rensselaer St

When did 51 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY last sell?

51 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 51 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY?

51 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,478 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 51 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY built?

51 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 51 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY?

51 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY is assigned to Bilingual Center (elementary), rated D-; South Park 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 51 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY compare to other homes in Buffalo 14210?

Among the 4,347 homes in Buffalo 14210, it is bigger than 85% of them (2,478 ft² against a typical 1,742 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 4,095 ft²) and it is newer than 73% of them (1925 against a typical 1910). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 51 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 51 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY was $1,259. The county assessed it at $170,000.

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