1 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 1 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 · Last verified May 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 3,809 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.105 acres (4,550 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$270,000 (Mar 2019)
Tax Bill$4,086 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 78.72-3-31

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 78.72-3-31
Alternative APNs
  • 02000787200003031000
  • 06253600

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,809 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,925 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,658 sqft
Upper Floors Area226 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area226 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area4,550 sqft (0.105 acres)
Lot Dimensions130 ft deep x 35.2 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area540 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area420 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number06253600
Street Address1 COMMONWEALTH AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14216-2751
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionNORTH COR LINDEN
Legal SubdivisionCOLVIN MEADOWS
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number31.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract4901

Owner

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · APN 140200 78.72-3-31

Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2751
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMar 07, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 07, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 10, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201945056
Deed Book / Page11341 / 8109
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

March 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMar 07, 2019
Property Address1 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2751
Document Number0113418109
Book / Page11341 / 8109
Map ReferenceMAP 1104
Instrument DateFeb 22, 2019
Instrument2019045056
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,430.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1 COMMONWEALTH AVE, 1, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2751

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address577 W FERRY ST # 5, 5, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1511

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,086.00 (+3.94%)$419,000 (+73.14%) Land $50,000 Building $369,000$419,000 (+6.48%) Land $50,000 Building $369,000
2024$3,931.00 (+212.73%)$242,000 (-) Land $33,300 Building $208,700$393,496 (+13.82%) Land $54,146 Building $339,350
2023$1,257.00$242,000 Land $33,300 Building $208,700$345,714 Land $47,571 Building $298,143

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Erie County (36029C), updated November 20, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 974 locations within about half a mile of this property

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
Greenlight Networks HoldingFiber8,000 / 8,000
VerizonFiber2,300 / 2,300
SpectrumCable1,000 / 1,000

May also be available at this address: Verizon, T-Mobile USA, Spectrum. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

Mobile Coverage

5G and 4G LTE

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