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$70,438$122 / 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 86How 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

5291 ROUTE 242 E

ELLICOTTVILLE, NY 14731
1
Beds
1
Baths
576 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$70K
$61K low$80K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,941 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$49,900 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$91,560

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.37 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Cottage
CountyCattaraugus
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
West Valley Central SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–12 · 5.7 mi

District: West Valley Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 14731These 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.173
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.29%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,357
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,043
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,910
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

5291 Route 242 E 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 98% of homes in Ellicottville 14731
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Ellicottville 14731
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Cattaraugus County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Cattaraugus County
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Cattaraugus County

What homes are worth in Ellicottville 14731

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

This home
$87K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Ellicottville 14731.

How it measures up in Ellicottville 14731

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ellicottville 14731.

Estimated value$70,438
CheaperTypical $382,053Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$122
CheaperTypical $251Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area576 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,460 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 5291 Route 242 E ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllicottville 14731Cattaraugus County
Estimated valuepricier than$70,4382% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12215% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than576 ft²5% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac50% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than198543% of homes75% of homes

About 5291 Route 242 E

How much is 5291 Route 242 E, Ellicottville, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5291 Route 242 E, Ellicottville, NY is $70,438 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $60,904 to $79,972. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5291 Route 242 E, Ellicottville, NY?

5291 Route 242 E, Ellicottville, NY has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 576 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 5291 Route 242 E, Ellicottville, NY built?

5291 Route 242 E, Ellicottville, NY was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5291 Route 242 E, Ellicottville, NY?

5291 Route 242 E, Ellicottville, NY is assigned to West Valley Central School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in West Valley Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5291 Route 242 E, Ellicottville, NY compare to other homes in Ellicottville 14731?

Among the 2,654 homes in Ellicottville 14731, it is worth more than 2% of them ($70,438 against a typical $382,053), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($122 against a typical $251), it is bigger than 5% of them (576 ft² against a typical 1,460 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1985 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Cattaraugus County, it is worth more than 9% 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 5291 Route 242 E, Ellicottville, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5291 Route 242 E, Ellicottville, NY was $1,941. The county assessed it at $49,900.

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