Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 159 Villa Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.104 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $67,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $654 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.40-2-6 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.40-2-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 688 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.104 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 248 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06792300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 VILLA AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-1340 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 723.26 E MEDFORD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 5100 |
159 Villa Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 VILLA AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1340 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201611518 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11290 / 9595 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000464 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 159 VILLA AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1340 |
| Document Number | 0139202427 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 VILLA AVE BUFFALO NY 142161340, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1340 |
| Document Number | 0139202427 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2019 |
| Book Page | 013920/002427 |
| Name | EVANS BK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HAMBURG, NY 14075 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 22, 2039 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Villa Ave was $654, down 67.7% from the year before.
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 | $654.00 (-67.69%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,024.00 (-4.89%) | $198,000 (+51.15%) Land $50,000 Building $148,000 | $198,000 (-7.05%) Land $50,000 Building $148,000 |
| 2024 | $2,128.00 (+212.94%) | $131,000 (-) Land $32,800 Building $98,200 | $213,008 (+13.82%) Land $53,333 Building $159,675 |
| 2023 | $680.00 | $131,000 Land $32,800 Building $98,200 | $187,143 Land $46,857 Building $140,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Villa Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 159 Villa 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 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 930 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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