Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 159 Dewey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,348 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,760 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $9,500 (Jun 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $413 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.52-7-4.1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.52-7-4.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,348 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 674 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 674 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 5,760 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 133 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05887650 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 DEWEY AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14214-2433 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 91. E HALBERT |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 4002 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 DEWEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2433 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 10903 / 1013 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113387204 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 159 DEWEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2433 |
| Document Number | 0113387204 |
| Book / Page | 011338 / 007204 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 DEWEY AVE BUFFALO NY 142142433, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2433 |
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 | $413.00 (-63.8%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,141.00 (+20.49%) | $125,000 (+114.41%) Land $13,000 Building $112,000 | $125,000 (+31.86%) Land $13,000 Building $112,000 |
| 2024 | $947.00 (+213.58%) | $58,300 (-) Land $3,400 Building $54,900 | $94,797 (+13.82%) Land $5,528 Building $89,269 |
| 2023 | $302.00 | $58,300 Land $3,400 Building $54,900 | $83,286 Land $4,857 Building $78,429 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 406 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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