Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 161 Windsor Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 5,278 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.314 acres (13,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,409 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.14-1-28.12 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.14-1-28.12 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,278 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,639 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,639 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Mansion |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 13,650 sqft (0.314 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 77.7 ft wide |
| Pool Area | 353 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 374 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04013535 |
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| Street Address | 161 WINDSOR AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14209-1020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-50 |
| Legal Description | 140 N FOREST |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28.120 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 6302 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Elmwood Historic District East listed 2016 · 2,450 contributing resources · NRIS 16000108 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
161 Windsor Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2007.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 WINDSOR AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0111284171 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 161 WINDSOR AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1020 |
| Document Number | 0113082475 |
| Book / Page | 011308 / 002475 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 161 WINDSOR AVE BUFFALO NY 142091020, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1020 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 161 Windsor Ave was $4,409 with a homeowner's exemption, down 66.7% 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 | $4,409.00 (-66.75%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $13,260.00 (+0.29%) | $1,335,000 (+64%) Land $323,000 Building $1,012,000 | $1,335,000 (+0.86%) Land $323,000 Building $1,012,000 |
| 2024 | $13,222.00 (+212.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $814,000 (-) Land $203,000 Building $611,000 | $1,323,577 (+13.82%) Land $330,081 Building $993,496 |
| 2023 | $4,230.00 Homeowner's exemption | $814,000 Land $203,000 Building $611,000 | $1,162,857 Land $290,000 Building $872,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 Windsor 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 risk around 161 Windsor Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 96% 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: 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 731 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 Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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