Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 111 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,642 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.056 acres (2,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $249,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $875 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.64-3-23 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.64-3-23 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,642 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 914 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,450 sqft (0.056 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06256300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 111 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-2307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 1OO. N HERTEL |
| Legal Subdivision | DELAWARE HILL |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 4902 |
111 Commonwealth Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2023.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 111 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| Jul 31, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI KEYBANK USA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023188958 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11423 / 9435 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 111 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2307 |
| Document Number | 0114239435 |
| Book / Page | 11423 / 9435 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023188958 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $996.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2307 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 729 S HUTH RD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-1720 |
| Document Number | 0014109958 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 14109/958 |
| Name | PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 111 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2307 |
| Document Number | 0139414587 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 COMMONWEALTH AVE BUFFALO NY 142162307, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2307 |
| Document Number | 0139414587 |
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| Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013941/004587 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 31, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 111 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2307 |
| Document Number | 0113325214 |
| Book / Page | 011332 / 005214 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $211.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 9 PEARL ST #2 BUFFALO NY 14202, 2, BUFFALO, NY 14202 |
| Document Number | 138647923 |
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| Date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013864/007923 |
| Name | KEYBANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114-1306 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 30, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 111 Commonwealth Ave was $875, down 67.7% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $875.00 (-67.68%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,707.00 (-4.75%) | $265,000 (+51.43%) Land $27,000 Building $238,000 | $265,000 (-6.87%) Land $27,000 Building $238,000 |
| 2024 | $2,842.00 (+212.65%) | $175,000 (-) Land $24,400 Building $150,600 | $284,553 (+13.82%) Land $39,675 Building $244,878 |
| 2023 | $909.00 | $175,000 (-) Land $24,400 Building $150,600 | $250,000 (+11.41%) Land $34,857 Building $215,143 |
| 2022 | $175,000 Land $24,400 Building $150,600 | $224,400 Land $31,288 Building $193,112 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 111 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 111 Commonwealth Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 974 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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