Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 153 Crystal Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,270 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $621 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.46-1-40 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.46-1-40 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,270 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10506500 |
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| Street Address | 153 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 | 699.O3 W SOUTH PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40.000 |
| 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.
153 Crystal Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2025.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 153 CRYSTAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1841 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025165096 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11450 / 4096 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 17, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000497 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 153 CRYSTAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1841 |
| Document Number | 0114504096 |
| Book / Page | 11450 / 4096 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025165096 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,120.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1902 RIDGE RD # 104, 104, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-3312 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 153 CRYSTAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1841 |
| Document Number | 0141736045 |
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| Date | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 14173/6045 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 153 CRYSTAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1841 |
| Document Number | 0138808903 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 153 CRYSTAL AVE BUFFALO NY 142201841, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1841 |
| Document Number | 0138808903 |
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| Date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013880/008903 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 11, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 153 Crystal Ave was $621 with a homeowner's exemption, down 61.6% 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 | $621.00 (-61.6%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,617.00 (+42.22%) | $188,000 (+168.57%) Land $19,000 Building $169,000 | $188,000 (+65.17%) Land $19,000 Building $169,000 |
| 2024 | $1,137.00 (+213.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $70,000 (-) Land $8,000 Building $62,000 | $113,821 (+13.82%) Land $13,008 Building $100,813 |
| 2023 | $363.00 Homeowner's exemption | $70,000 Land $8,000 Building $62,000 | $100,000 Land $11,429 Building $88,571 |
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 153 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 153 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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