Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 138 Dorchester Rd, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,215 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $132,000 (Jan 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,407 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Feb 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.84-3-11 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.84-3-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 944 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,215 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 447 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04772600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 138 DORCHESTER RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1445 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 37O.62 E BAYNES |
| Legal Subdivision | DORCHESTER ROAD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 6301 |
138 Dorchester Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2011.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 138 DORCHESTER RD, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1445 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EVERETT FINANCIAL INC |
| Feb 9, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 23, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20021170638 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10997 / 6433 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112085109 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 138 DORCHESTER RD, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1445 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 138 DORCHERSTER RD, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1445 |
| Document Number | 0140041833 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14004/1833 |
| Instrument | 2021135595 |
| Name | EVERETT FINANCIAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75254 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 138 DORCHESTER RD, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1445 |
| Document Number | 0138465795 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 138 DORCHESTER RD BUFFALO NY 142131445, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1445 |
| Document Number | 0138465795 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013846/005795 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 20, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 138 Dorchester Rd was $1,407 with a homeowner's exemption, down 68.7% 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 | $1,407.00 (-68.74%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,501.00 (-10.03%) | $426,000 (+38.31%) Land $97,000 Building $329,000 | $426,000 (-14.94%) Land $97,000 Building $329,000 |
| 2024 | $5,003.00 (+212.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $308,000 (-) Land $86,100 Building $221,900 | $500,813 (+13.82%) Land $140,000 Building $360,813 |
| 2023 | $1,600.00 Homeowner's exemption | $308,000 Land $86,100 Building $221,900 | $440,000 Land $123,000 Building $317,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 138 Dorchester Rd 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 138 Dorchester Rd 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 1,214 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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