16 Mesmer Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 16 Mesmer Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1 ba · 1,021 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size	0.069 acres (3,010 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$170,000 (Jan 2023)
Tax Bill	$581 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2025 Mortgage Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 133.23-8-21`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 133.23-8-21`
Alternative APNs	`02001332300008021000` `11712900`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,021 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	713 sqft
Upper Floors Area	308 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1908
Effective Year Built	Effective 1908
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	3,010 sqft (0.069 acres)
Lot Dimensions	86 ft deep x 35 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	128 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	11712900
Street Address	16 MESMER AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14220-1528
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	127. E SOUTHSIDE
Legal Subdivision	BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION
Legal Block	8
Legal Lot Number	21.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	800

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Listed Area	Within Cazenovia Park-South Park System listed 1982 · 11 contributing resources · NRIS 82005028

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

16 Mesmer Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2023.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	217 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2340
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 9, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE
Dec 9, 2025	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE
Jan 10, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Aug 9, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 10, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 10, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 9, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20234467
Deed Book / Page	11412 / 7577
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	16 MESMER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1528
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	24 THOREAU CT, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-8035

Mortgage

Document Number	0141836463
Date	Dec 9, 2025
Book Page	14183/6463
Instrument	2025223488

Lender

Name	MOVEMENT MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FORT MILL, SC 29707

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2056

December 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Dec 9, 2025
Property Address	16 MESMER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1528
Document Number	0114544532
Book / Page	11454 / 4532
Instrument Date	Nov 10, 2025
Instrument	2025223487
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 13, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$824.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	83 SOUTHGATE DR, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-3416

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	24 THOREAU CT, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-8035

Mortgage

Document Number	0141836463
Date	Dec 9, 2025
Book Page	14183/6463
Instrument	2025223488

Lender

Name	MOVEMENT MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FORT MILL, SC 29707

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2056

January 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Jan 10, 2023
Property Address	16 MESMER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1528
Document Number	0114127577
Book / Page	11412 / 7577
Instrument Date	Nov 23, 2022
Instrument	2023004467
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$680.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3380 SHERIDAN DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-1439

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	217 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2340

Mortgage

Document Number	0140798261
Date	Jan 10, 2023
Instrument	14079/8261

Lender

Name	THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2053

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.12%
Type Change Date	Jan 1, 2026
Change Frequency	6 Months
Min Rate At Change	6.12%
Max Rate At Change	11.1%
Index	Other
Max Rate	11.1%

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Aug 9, 2021
Property Address	16 MESMER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1528
Document Number	0113851587
Book / Page	11385 / 1587
Instrument Date	Jul 22, 2021
Instrument	2021156788
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 30, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$260.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16 MESMER AVE, 16, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1528

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3380 SHERIDAN DR # 104, 104, AMHERST, NY 14226-1439

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Mesmer Ave was $581, down 66.1% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$581.00 (-66.06%)
2025	$1,712.00 (+4.39%)	$176,000 (+74.26%) Land $15,000 Building $161,000	$176,000 (+7.17%) Land $15,000 Building $161,000
2024	$1,640.00 (+133.62%)	$101,000 (-) Land $8,900 Building $92,100	$164,228 (+13.82%) Land $14,472 Building $149,756
2023	$702.00	$101,000 Land $8,900 Building $92,100	$144,286 Land $12,714 Building $131,572

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 16 Mesmer 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.

Wildfire

The area around 16 Mesmer 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,221 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
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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