137 Ross Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 137 Ross Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,284 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size0.1 acres (4,356 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$192,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill$667 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Transfer
Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 77.49-2-66

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 77.49-2-66
Alternative APNs
  • 02000774900002066000
  • 05325700

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,284 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,160 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,124 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1926
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialComposition/Composite
Lot Area4,356 sqft (0.1 acres)
Lot Width31 ft Width
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area316 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number05325700
Street Address137 ROSS AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14207-1565
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description811. NW ONTARIO 127.70 W 47.33 R
Legal SubdivisionJONES TRACT
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number66.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract5802

Owner

137 Ross Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2025.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address137 ROSS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1565
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 21, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 11, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FIVE STAR BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 11, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 11, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021202747
Deed Book / Page11388 / 9454
Last Transfer DateSep 29, 2025
Transfer Doc0114522116
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateOct 21, 2025
Property Address137 ROSS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1565
Document Number0114522116
Book / Page11452 / 2116
Instrument DateSep 29, 2025
Instrument2025191552
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 11, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address137 ROSS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1565

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address137 ROSS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1565

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateOct 11, 2021
Property Address137 ROSS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1565
Document Number0113889454
Book / Page11388 / 9454
Instrument DateJul 30, 2021
Instrument2021202747
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 7, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$768.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address28 TIMON ST, 28, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2920

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address137 ROSS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1565

Mortgage

Document Number140197236
DateOct 11, 2021
Instrument14019/7236
Lender
NameFIVE STAR BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 137 Ross Ave was $667, down 60.9% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$667.00 (-60.95%)
2025$1,708.00 (+50.22%)$202,000 (+188.57%) Land $9,000 Building $193,000$202,000 (+77.47%) Land $9,000 Building $193,000
2024$1,137.00 (+213.22%)$70,000 (-) Land $5,000 Building $65,000$113,821 (+13.82%) Land $8,130 Building $105,691
2023$363.00$70,000 Land $5,000 Building $65,000$100,000 Land $7,143 Building $92,857

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 137 Ross Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 137 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 RiskNot 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 SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 779 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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