Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 158 Central Ave, Buffalo, NY 14206
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,528 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,725 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $380 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Line of Credit Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 112.48-1-7 |
| Primary APN | 140200 112.48-1-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,528 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,060 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 468 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 5,725 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 229 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 260 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09381800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 158 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14206-1357 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 125. S LOVEJOY |
| Legal Subdivision | BAILEY ESTATE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 2300 |
158 Central Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 158 CENTRAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1357 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CNB BANK |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HUNT MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202120943 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11373 / 8787 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111337219 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 158 CENTRAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1357 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 158 CENTRAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1357 |
| Document Number | 0141083075 |
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| Date | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14108/3075 |
| Instrument | 2023185141 |
| Name | CNB BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14211 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 158 CENTRAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1357 |
| Document Number | 0113738787 |
| Book / Page | 11373 / 8787 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021020943 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 158 CENTRAL AVE, 158, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1357 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 158 CENTRAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1357 |
| Document Number | 0139781558 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13978/1558 |
| Instrument | 2021020944 |
| Name | HUNT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 158 Central Ave was $380, 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 | $380.00 (-61.62%) | ||
| 2025 | $990.00 (+41.83%) | $115,000 (+167.44%) Land $12,000 Building $103,000 | $115,000 (+64.48%) Land $12,000 Building $103,000 |
| 2024 | $698.00 (+213%) | $43,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $39,000 | $69,919 (+13.82%) Land $6,504 Building $63,415 |
| 2023 | $223.00 | $43,000 Land $4,000 Building $39,000 | $61,429 Land $5,714 Building $55,715 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 158 Central 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.
Wildfire risk around 158 Central Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 508 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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