Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 15 Royal Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,046 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $347 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2025 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 77.56-3-2 |
| Primary APN | 140200 77.56-3-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,046 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 836 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 210 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 27 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 102 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05338400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 ROYAL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14207-1408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 12O. E NIAGARA |
| Legal Subdivision | JONES TRACT |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 5802 |
15 Royal Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2025.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 ROYAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1408 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage SUNSET MORTGAGE TRUST II |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 8, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11450 / 9476 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Property Address | 15 ROYAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1408 |
| Document Number | 0114509476 |
| Book / Page | 11450 / 9476 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025173743 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $820.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 226 HENNEPIN RD, GRAND ISLAND, NY 14072-2325 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 ROYAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1408 |
| Document Number | 0141749658 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 14174/9658 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Property Address | 15 ROYAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1408 |
| Document Number | 0114442376 |
| Book / Page | 11444 / 2376 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025063291 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $340.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 960 CENTER RD, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-2332 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 226 HENNEPIN RD, GRAND ISLAND, NY 14072-2325 |
| Document Number | 0141576470 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 14157/6470 |
| Name | SUNSET MORTGAGE TRUST II |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Property Address | 15 ROYAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1408 |
| Document Number | 0114421895 |
| Book / Page | 11442 / 1895 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025027552 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 821 GIRDLE RD, EAST AURORA, NY 14052-1228 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 960 CENTER RD, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-2332 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15 Royal Ave was $347 with exemptions applied.
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 | $347.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $140,000 (+102.9%) Land $8,000 Building $132,000 | $140,000 (+24.78%) Land $8,000 Building $132,000 | |
| 2024 | $920.00 (+243.28%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $69,000 (-) Land $4,500 Building $64,500 | $112,195 (+13.82%) Land $7,317 Building $104,878 |
| 2023 | $268.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $69,000 Land $4,500 Building $64,500 | $98,571 Land $6,429 Building $92,142 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 15 Royal Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 15 Royal 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 779 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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