144 Fordham Dr, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 144 Fordham Dr, Buffalo, NY 14216

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,160 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.112 acres (4,880 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$336,150 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,506 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 89.29-1-4`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 89.29-1-4`
Alternative APNs	`02000892900001004000` `05923900`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,160 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,080 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,080 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Lot Area	4,880 sqft (0.112 acres)
Lot Dimensions	122 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	462 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	416 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	05923900
Street Address	144 FORDHAM DR
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14216-3144
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	N-4-30
Legal Description	124.1O E ELMWOOD
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	4.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	5400

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	144 FORDHAM DR, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3144
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 10, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 10, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 21, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202189288
Deed Book / Page	11379 / 8133
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 25, 1999
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000878
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	May 10, 2021
Property Address	144 FORDHAM DR, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3144
Document Number	0113798133
Book / Page	11379 / 8133
Instrument Date	Apr 30, 2021
Instrument	2021089288
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 14, 2022
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,346.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	144 FORDHAM DR, 144, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3144

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3229 SUTTON PL NW APT D, D, WASHINGTON, DC 20016-7519

Mortgage

Document Number	0139943113
Date	May 10, 2021
Instrument	13994/3113

Lender

Name	PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,506.00 (-67.35%)
2025	$4,613.00 (-3.07%)	$456,000 (+55.63%) Land $59,000 Building $397,000	$456,000 (-4.29%) Land $59,000 Building $397,000
2024	$4,759.00 (+212.68%)	$293,000 (-) Land $31,900 Building $261,100	$476,423 (+13.82%) Land $51,870 Building $424,553
2023	$1,522.00	$293,000 Land $31,900 Building $261,100	$418,571 Land $45,571 Building $373,000

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

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 535 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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