Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 137 Lancaster Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,151 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $366,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,090 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Second Mortgage May 2018 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 100.22-1-20 |
| Primary APN | 140200 100.22-1-20 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,151 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,318 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,278 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 555 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,400 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 232 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03897200 |
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| Street Address | 137 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14222-1453 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 918.92 E ELMWOOD |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 16900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Delaware Park-Front Park System listed 1982 · 25 contributing resources · NRIS 82005029 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
137 Lancaster Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 LANCASTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1453 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage NORTHWEST BANK |
| May 11, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer |
| May 11, 2018 | Executor's Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NORTH BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20182018092590 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11329 / 1713 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 137 LANCASTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1453 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0139152205 |
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| Date | Oct 17, 2019 |
| Book Page | 13915/2205 |
| Instrument | 2019227825 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WARREN, PA 16365 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 2, 2034 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 137 LANCASTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1453 |
| Document Number | 0113291707 |
| Book / Page | 011329 / 001707 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 137 LANCASTER AVE BUFFALO NY 142221453, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1453 |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 137 LANCASTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1453 |
| Document Number | 0113291713 |
| Book / Page | 11329 / 1713 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018092590 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,294.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 163 LORELEE DR, 163, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-4326 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 153 LANCASTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1453 |
| Document Number | 2018092291 |
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| Date | May 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018092291 |
| Name | NORTH BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 137 Lancaster Ave was $2,090, down 65.8% 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 | $2,090.00 (-65.84%) | ||
| 2025 | $6,119.00 (+5.81%) | $633,000 (+77.81%) Land $109,000 Building $524,000 | $633,000 (+9.35%) Land $109,000 Building $524,000 |
| 2024 | $5,783.00 (+212.59%) | $356,000 (-) Land $93,000 Building $263,000 | $578,862 (+13.82%) Land $151,220 Building $427,642 |
| 2023 | $1,850.00 | $356,000 Land $93,000 Building $263,000 | $508,571 Land $132,857 Building $375,714 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 137 Lancaster 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 137 Lancaster 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 |
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| 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 738 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 Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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