Erie County and Hamburg Town property record for 159 Midshore Dr, Buffalo, NY 14219
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,850 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $7,026 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 144889 159.00-1-17.1/159 |
| Primary APN | 144889 159.00-1-17.1/159 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,850 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,380 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,470 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 1 ft deep x 1 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 330 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 330 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14219 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 MIDSHORE DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14219-2313 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMBURG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 13001 |
159 Midshore Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2008.
Source: Erie County and Hamburg Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 MIDSHORE DR, BUFFALO, NY 14219-2313 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200885077 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11144 / 336 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Midshore Dr was $7,026 with a homeowner's exemption, up 100.2% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Hamburg Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Hamburg Town |
| Unified School District | Frontier Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,026.00 (+100.23%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,509.00 (+10.9%) | $98,400 (-) Building $98,400 | $339,300 (+5.18%) Building $339,300 |
| 2024 | $3,164.00 Homeowner's exemption | $98,400 (-) Building $98,400 | $322,600 (+4.91%) Building $322,600 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $98,400 Building $98,400 | $307,500 Building $307,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Midshore Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 23 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 170 (1978–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 111 of 170 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 159 Midshore Dr 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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