12 Crescent Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 12 Crescent Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1 ba · 1,999 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.032 acres (1,376 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$217,000 (May 2019)
Tax Bill	$1,222 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2019 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 89.58-1-17`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 89.58-1-17`
Alternative APNs	`02000895800001017000` `05852300`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,999 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	858 sqft
2nd Floor Area	858 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	283 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Wood
Lot Area	1,376 sqft (0.032 acres)
Lot Dimensions	43 ft deep x 32 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	05852300
Street Address	12 CRESCENT AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14214-2603
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	112. N HUMBOLDT PK
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	17.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1011
Census Tract	5300

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Parkside East Historic District listed 1986 · 1,777 contributing resources · NRIS 86002817

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	12 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2603
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 21, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 21, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 18, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201999944
Deed Book / Page	11344 / 6812
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	May 21, 2019
Property Address	12 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2603
Document Number	0113446812
Book / Page	11344 / 6812
Map Reference	MAP 287
Instrument Date	May 14, 2019
Instrument	2019099944
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,953.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12 CRESCENT AVE, 12, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2603

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	738 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1438

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,222.00 (-64.32%)
2025	$3,425.00 (+16.5%)	$370,000 (+104.42%) Land $21,000 Building $349,000	$370,000 (+25.72%) Land $21,000 Building $349,000
2024	$2,940.00 (+212.77%)	$181,000 (-) Land $27,000 Building $154,000	$294,309 (+13.82%) Land $43,902 Building $250,407
2023	$940.00	$181,000 Land $27,000 Building $154,000	$258,571 Land $38,571 Building $220,000

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1982)
Most Recent Claim	Mar 1982 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 283 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20