Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 137 Ross Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,284 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $192,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $667 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 77.49-2-66 |
| Primary APN | 140200 77.49-2-66 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,284 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,160 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,124 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Width | 31 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 316 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05325700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 137 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 | 811. NW ONTARIO 127.70 W 47.33 R |
| Legal Subdivision | JONES TRACT |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 66.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 5802 |
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 Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 ROSS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1565 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 11, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIVE STAR BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021202747 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11388 / 9454 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114522116 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 137 ROSS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1565 |
| Document Number | 0114522116 |
| Book / Page | 11452 / 2116 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025191552 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 137 ROSS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1565 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 137 ROSS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1565 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 137 ROSS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1565 |
| Document Number | 0113889454 |
| Book / Page | 11388 / 9454 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021202747 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $768.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 28 TIMON ST, 28, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2920 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 137 ROSS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1565 |
| Document Number | 140197236 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 14019/7236 |
| Name | FIVE STAR BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
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
| 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 | $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.
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 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 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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