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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $140,000 on Aug 5, 2025

161 ROLAND AVE

BUFFALO, NY 14218
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,304 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.
4,000 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$140,000 · Aug 5, 2025
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$112,000
NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE · recorded Aug 5, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$102,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$95,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$102,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$159,375

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.1 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.09
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Lackawanna High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
E
Truman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.2 mi
M
Lackawanna Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

161 Roland 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 86% of homes in Buffalo 14218
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Buffalo 14218
  • Older than 93% 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.

Living area2,304 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,477 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size4,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 161 Roland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuffalo 14218Erie County
Living areabigger than2,304 ft²86% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,000 ft²14% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than19007% of homes10% of homes

About 161 Roland Ave

When did 161 Roland Ave, Buffalo, NY last sell?

161 Roland Ave, Buffalo, NY last sold on Aug 5, 2025 for $140,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 161 Roland Ave, Buffalo, NY?

161 Roland Ave, Buffalo, NY has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,304 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 161 Roland Ave, Buffalo, NY built?

161 Roland Ave, Buffalo, NY was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 161 Roland Ave, Buffalo, NY?

161 Roland Ave, Buffalo, NY is assigned to Lackawanna High School (high), rated D-; Truman Elementary School (elementary); Lackawanna Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Lackawanna City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 161 Roland Ave, Buffalo, NY compare to other homes in Buffalo 14218?

Among the 5,945 homes in Buffalo 14218, it is bigger than 86% of them (2,304 ft² against a typical 1,477 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (4,000 ft² against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1900 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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