Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 121 Ross Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,034 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.081 acres (3,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $555 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 77.49-2-61 |
| Primary APN | 140200 77.49-2-61 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,034 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,012 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,022 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,520 sqft (0.081 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 298 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05325200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 121 ROSS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14207-1565 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 65O. NW ONTARIO |
| Legal Subdivision | THE JONES TRACT |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 61.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 5802 |
121 Ross Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 121 ROSS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1565 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 20, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11323 / 3875 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 121 Ross Ave was $555, down 59.5% 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 | $555.00 (-59.46%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,369.00 (+72.2%) | $168,000 (+242.86%) Land $8,000 Building $160,000 | $168,000 (+110.86%) Land $8,000 Building $160,000 |
| 2024 | $795.00 (+212.99%) | $49,000 (-) Land $4,700 Building $44,300 | $79,675 (+13.82%) Land $7,642 Building $72,033 |
| 2023 | $254.00 | $49,000 Land $4,700 Building $44,300 | $70,000 Land $6,714 Building $63,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 121 Ross 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 121 Ross 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 |
|---|
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 779 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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