13 Modern Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218 Property Records

Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 13 Modern Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,108 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.162 acres (7,020 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$255,000 (Oct 2024)
Tax Bill	$3,381 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Mortgage Mar 2023 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`140900 142.70-4-5.1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140900 142.70-4-5.1`
Alternative APNs	`09001427000004005100` `5558`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,108 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	682 sqft
Upper Floors Area	426 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	7,020 sqft (0.162 acres)
Lot Dimensions	117 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	315 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Pool Area	512 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	5558
Street Address	13 MODERN AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14218-3117
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MR
Legal Description	SL 37 & 38 MILKS TRACT MC 695 D7-296 & 297Y 60 X 117
Legal Subdivision	THE BUFALLO CREEK RESERVATION
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	5.100
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	LACKAWANNA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	12400

Owner

13 Modern Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2024.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2036 E STOUT ST # 3E, 3E, YUMA, AZ 85365
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 30, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Mar 30, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 9, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Feb 6, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 2, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 2, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 30, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20242024167209
Deed Book / Page	11436 / 7355
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	13 MODERN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3117
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 16, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	72 MILL ST, ANGOLA, NY 14006-1122

Mortgage

Document Number	0140863808
Date	Mar 30, 2023
Book Page	14086/3808
Instrument	2023055281

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	PONTIAC, MI 48341

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2053

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Mar 30, 2023
Property Address	13 MODERN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3117
Document Number	0114155411
Book / Page	11415 / 5411
Instrument Date	Mar 25, 2023
Instrument	2023055280
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 30, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$760.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13 MODERN AVE, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-3117

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	72 MILL ST, ANGOLA, NY 14006-1122

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Jul 9, 2018
Property Address	13 MODERN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3117
Document Number	0113315278
Book / Page	11331 / 5278
Map Reference	MAP695
Instrument Date	Jun 14, 2018
Instrument	2018134210
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,350.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13 MODERN AVE, 13, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3117

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13 MODERN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3117

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	13 MODERN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3117
Document Number	0138459697
Instrument Date	Feb 6, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 1, 2018
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	13 MODERN AVE LACKAWANNA NY 142183117, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-3117

Mortgage

Document Number	0138459697
Date	Feb 13, 2018
Book Page	013845/009697

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 12, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 13 Modern Ave was $3,381.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,381.00
2025		$154,000 Land $9,900 Building $144,100	$240,625 Land $15,469 Building $225,156
2023		$154,000 (-) Land $9,900 Building $144,100	$194,900 (+13.91%) Land $12,529 Building $182,371
2022		$154,000 Land $9,900 Building $144,100	$171,100 Land $10,999 Building $160,101
2021	$1,544.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 13 Modern Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 20 policies
Community Rating System	Class 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	20 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1979–1994)
Most Recent Claim	Oct 1994 · tidal / storm surge

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

Wildfire risk around 13 Modern Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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	ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Nov 2025
Lead	6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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 759 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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