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159 Sterling Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 159 Sterling Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 2,047 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.132 acres (5,720 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Tax Bill$1,281 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 78.66-2-40

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 78.66-2-40
Alternative APNs
  • 02000786600002040000
  • 06699800

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,047 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,423 sqft
Upper Floors Area624 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area5,720 sqft (0.132 acres)
Lot Dimensions143 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area408 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number06699800
Street Address159 STERLING AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14216-2413
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeN-4-30
Legal Description463. N HERTEL
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANY SURVEY
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number40.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract4800

Owner

159 Sterling Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2018.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address159 STERLING AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2413
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateAug 15, 2018
Transfer Doc0113353375
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateOct 3, 2018
Property Address159 STERLING AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2413
Document Number0113353375
Book / Page011335 / 003375
Instrument DateAug 15, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address25 SHERRELWOOD CT WILLIAMSVILLE NY 142211755, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-1755

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Sterling Ave was $1,281 with exemptions applied, down 66.7% from the year before.

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$1,281.00 (-66.68%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption
2025$3,845.00 (+0.73%)$388,000 (+65.11%) Land $59,000 Building $329,000$388,000 (+1.54%) Land $59,000 Building $329,000
2024$3,817.00 (+212.61%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$235,000 (-) Land $37,500 Building $197,500$382,114 (+13.82%) Land $60,976 Building $321,138
2023$1,221.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$235,000 Land $37,500 Building $197,500$335,714 Land $53,571 Building $282,143

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 159 Sterling Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1986.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1986)
Most Recent ClaimOct 1986 · rainfall accumulation

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

The area around 159 Sterling Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 1,124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Greenlight Networks.

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