Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 159 Morris Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,118 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $369,550 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,658 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.28-1-6 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.28-1-6 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,118 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,610 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,233 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 275 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 15,200 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 687 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06527900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 MORRIS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14214-1609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-50 |
| Legal Description | 209. W PARKER |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 4500 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 MORRIS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1609 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | May 6, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005549 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11094 / 8650 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Property Address | 159 MORRIS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1609 |
| Document Number | 0113404772 |
| Book / Page | 011340 / 004772 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 159 MORRIS AVE BUFFALO NY 142141609, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1609 |
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 | $2,658.00 (-65.45%) | ||
| 2025 | $7,694.00 (+8.4%) | $805,000 (+84.21%) Land $189,000 Building $616,000 | $805,000 (+13.29%) Land $189,000 Building $616,000 |
| 2024 | $7,098.00 (+212.55%) | $437,000 (-) Land $134,200 Building $302,800 | $710,569 (+13.82%) Land $218,211 Building $492,358 |
| 2023 | $2,271.00 | $437,000 Land $134,200 Building $302,800 | $624,286 Land $191,714 Building $432,572 |
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 | 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 |
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| 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 616 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.
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