159 Central Ave, Buffalo, NY 14206 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 159 Central Ave, Buffalo, NY 14206

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,331 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$23,000 (Dec 2019)
Tax Bill$310 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2019 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 112.48-2-38

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 112.48-2-38
Alternative APNs
  • 02001124800002038000
  • 09376500

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,331 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,054 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area277 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeRaised
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area114 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area64 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number09376500
Street Address159 CENTRAL AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14206-1358
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description125. S LOVEJOY
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number38.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4003
Census Tract2300

Owner

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address179 WOHLERS AVE, 2, BUFFALO, NY 14208-2223
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 5, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 5, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2019268947
Deed Book / Page11353 / 7104
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2019: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateDec 5, 2019
Property Address159 CENTRAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1358
Document Number0113537104
Book / Page011353 / 007104
Instrument DateDec 5, 2019
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJan 10, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$23.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address179 WOHLERS AVE #2 BUFFALO NY 142082223, 2, BUFFALO, NY 14208-2223

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$310.00 (-62.7%)
2025$831.00 (+31.28%)$94,000 (+141.03%) Land $13,000 Building $81,000$94,000 (+48.23%) Land $13,000 Building $81,000
2024$633.00 (+213.37%)$39,000 (-) Land $3,000 Building $36,000$63,415 (+13.82%) Land $4,878 Building $58,537
2023$202.00$39,000 Land $3,000 Building $36,000$55,714 Land $4,286 Building $51,428

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 508 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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