Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 149 Crystal Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,664 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,115 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Nov 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $677 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Transfer Aug 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.46-1-39 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.46-1-39 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,664 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,115 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 342 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10506400 |
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| Street Address | 149 CRYSTAL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-1841 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 733.O3 W SOUTH PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Cazenovia Park-South Park System listed 1982 · 11 contributing resources · NRIS 82005028 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
149 Crystal Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2025.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 505 MOSELLE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-4033 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
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| Aug 15, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 12, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20082008236244 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11152 / 6998 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114493255 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 149 CRYSTAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1841 |
| Document Number | 0114493240 |
| Book / Page | 11449 / 3240 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025147978 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 505 MOSELLE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-4033 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 505 MOSELLE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-4033 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 149 CRYSTAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1841 |
| Document Number | 0114493255 |
| Book / Page | 11449 / 3255 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025147983 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 505 MOSELLE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-4033 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 505 MOSELLE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-4033 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 149 Crystal Ave was $677, down 62.6% 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 | $677.00 (-62.64%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,812.00 (+31.3%) | $205,000 (+141.18%) Land $18,000 Building $187,000 | $205,000 (+48.32%) Land $18,000 Building $187,000 |
| 2024 | $1,380.00 (+212.93%) | $85,000 (-) Land $7,600 Building $77,400 | $138,211 (+13.82%) Land $12,358 Building $125,853 |
| 2023 | $441.00 | $85,000 Land $7,600 Building $77,400 | $121,429 Land $10,857 Building $110,572 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 149 Crystal Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1984 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 149 Crystal 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 889 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 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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