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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $388,000 on Oct 16, 2017

85 SAINT JAMES PL

BUFFALO, NY 14222
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,006 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.
3,840 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
15
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$388,000 · Oct 16, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,150 (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.$467,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$92,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$375,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$376,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$467,000

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.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 351 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
PS 17D
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.7 mi
M
Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing ArtsB
Middle · Grades 5–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Buffalo City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 14222These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.83

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.29%
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.14,746
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,989 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,686
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,502
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

85 Saint James Pl 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 94% of homes in Erie County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Erie County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Erie County

How it measures up in Buffalo 14222

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buffalo 14222.

Living area3,006 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,764 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size3,840 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1901Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 85 Saint James Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlbrightBuffalo 14222Erie County
Living areabigger than3,006 ft²64% of homes61% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,840 ft²25% of homes34% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than190531% of homes57% of homes11% of homes

About 85 Saint James Pl

When did 85 Saint James Pl, Buffalo, NY last sell?

85 Saint James Pl, Buffalo, NY last sold on Oct 16, 2017 for $388,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 85 Saint James Pl, Buffalo, NY?

85 Saint James Pl, Buffalo, NY has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,006 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 85 Saint James Pl, Buffalo, NY built?

85 Saint James Pl, Buffalo, NY was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 85 Saint James Pl, Buffalo, NY?

85 Saint James Pl, Buffalo, NY is assigned to PS 17 (elementary), rated D; Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts (middle), rated B. All sit in Buffalo City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 85 Saint James Pl, Buffalo, NY compare to other homes in Buffalo 14222?

Among the 2,982 homes in Buffalo 14222, it is bigger than 61% of them (3,006 ft² against a typical 2,764 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (3,840 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1905 against a typical 1901). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 85 Saint James Pl, Buffalo, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Saint James Pl, Buffalo, NY was $5,150. The county assessed it at $467,000.

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