Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 149 Potomac Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,926 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $532 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.74-5-9 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.74-5-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 764 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,926 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 151 ft deep x 26 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04609700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 149 POTOMAC AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1150 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 234.5O E DEWITT |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 17100 |
149 Potomac Ave is owned by a company that bought it in December 2014.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 308 AUBURN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1615 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 14, 1996 |
| Deed Document Number | 2014257630 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11273 / 8761 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112738761 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 149 POTOMAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1150 |
| Document Number | 0113502222 |
| Book / Page | 011350 / 002222 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 308 AUBURN AVE BUFFALO NY 142131615, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1615 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 149 Potomac Ave was $532, down 62.2% 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 | $532.00 (-62.19%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,407.00 (+35.42%) | $161,000 (+151.56%) Land $28,000 Building $133,000 | $161,000 (+54.71%) Land $28,000 Building $133,000 |
| 2024 | $1,039.00 (+212.95%) | $64,000 (-) Land $5,000 Building $59,000 | $104,065 (+13.82%) Land $8,130 Building $95,935 |
| 2023 | $332.00 | $64,000 Land $5,000 Building $59,000 | $91,429 Land $7,143 Building $84,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 149 Potomac 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 Potomac 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 1,062 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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