Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 1246 West Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,122 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,790 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $991 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Mar 2020 Construction Loan + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.74-1-20.1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.74-1-20.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,122 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,714 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,790 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 24 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 66 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04601550 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1246 WEST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1783 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2E |
| Legal Subdivision | THE LATE VILLAGE OF LOWER BLACK ROCK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 17100 |
1246 West Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2020.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 75 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1200 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FAMILY FIRST FCU |
| Mar 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA COM'L LLC |
| Mar 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Construction Loan · Line of Credit FINANCE OF AMERICA COM'L LLC |
| Jan 30, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202023425 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11356 / 3141 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 1246 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1783 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 75 BIRD AVE 2, 2, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1200 |
| Document Number | 0139979124 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13997/9124 |
| Instrument | 2021104612 |
| Name | FAMILY FIRST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ROCHESTER, NY 14625 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1246 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1783 |
| Document Number | 0003307337 |
| Book / Page | 000330 / 007337 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 154 KENNER AVE NASHVILLE TN 372052219, NASHVILLE, TN 37205-2219 |
| Document Number | 3307337 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Book Page | 000330/007337 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA COM'L LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28210 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1246 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1783 |
| Document Number | 0139338182 |
| Book / Page | 013933 / 008182 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 154 KENNER AVE NASHVILLE TN 372052219, NASHVILLE, TN 37205-2219 |
| Document Number | 139338182 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013933/008182 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA COM'L LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28210 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1246 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1783 |
| Document Number | 0113563141 |
| Book / Page | 011356 / 003141 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 75 BIRD AVE #2 BUFFALO NY 142131105, 2, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1105 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1246 West Ave was $991, down 63.3% 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 | $991.00 (-63.3%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,700.00 (+25%) | $300,000 (+125.56%) Land $28,000 Building $272,000 | $300,000 (+38.72%) Land $28,000 Building $272,000 |
| 2024 | $2,160.00 (+212.59%) | $133,000 (-) Land $4,500 Building $128,500 | $216,260 (+13.82%) Land $7,317 Building $208,943 |
| 2023 | $691.00 | $133,000 Land $4,500 Building $128,500 | $190,000 Land $6,429 Building $183,571 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1246 West 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 1246 West 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 1,062 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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