Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 149 Fargo Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,586 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.053 acres (2,320 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Oct 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $776 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.75-6-29 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.75-6-29 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,586 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,674 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,586 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 2,320 sqft (0.053 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 29 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 198 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 594 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01029000 |
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| Street Address | 149 FARGO AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14201-1028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 1O1.5O NW JERSEY |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 6904 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Fargo Estate Historic District listed 2016 · 393 contributing resources · NRIS 15001024 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
149 Fargo Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2007.
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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 149 FARGO AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1028 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007224377 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11136 / 2050 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 149 Fargo Ave was $776 with a homeowner's exemption, down 68.2% 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 | $776.00 (-68.18%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,439.00 (-7.3%) | $235,000 (+45.06%) Land $17,000 Building $218,000 | $235,000 (-10.79%) Land $17,000 Building $218,000 |
| 2024 | $2,631.00 (+212.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $162,000 (-) Land $10,800 Building $151,200 | $263,415 (+13.82%) Land $17,561 Building $245,854 |
| 2023 | $841.00 Homeowner's exemption | $162,000 Land $10,800 Building $151,200 | $231,429 Land $15,429 Building $216,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 149 Fargo 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 149 Fargo 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 |
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| 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 1,014 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 Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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