166 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 166 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	6 bd · 2 ba · 2,426 sqft · built 1917
Lot Size	0.121 acres (5,250 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$280,000 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill	$1,011 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 78.64-2-6`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 78.64-2-6`
Alternative APNs	`02000786400002006000` `06266900`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,426 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,218 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,208 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1917
Effective Year Built	Effective 1917
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	5,250 sqft (0.121 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 35 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	324 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	470 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	06266900
Street Address	166 COMMONWEALTH AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14216-2308
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	62O. N HERTEL
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANY SURVEY
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	6.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	4902

Owner

166 Commonwealth Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2022.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	166 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2308
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 20, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EVANS BANK NA
Jan 17, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 20, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 20, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 17, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022136983
Deed Book / Page	11404 / 9909
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Jul 20, 2022
Property Address	166 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2308
Document Number	0114049909
Book / Page	11404 / 9909
Instrument Date	Jul 7, 2022
Instrument	2022136983
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 21, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,120.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	500 W 5TH ST, 500, JAMESTOWN, NY 14701-4813

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	84 HARTWELL RD # 1, 1, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1704

Mortgage

Document Number	0140604973
Date	Jul 20, 2022
Instrument	14060/4973

Lender

Name	EVANS BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2052

January 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Jan 17, 2020
Property Address	166 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2308
Document Number	0113557601
Book / Page	11355 / 7601
Instrument Date	Jan 14, 2020
Instrument	2020014506
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$862.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2309 EMERY RD, 2309, SOUTH WALES, NY 14139-9704

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	500 W 5TH ST, JAMESTOWN, NY 14701-4813
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0139268975
Date	Jan 17, 2020
Instrument	13926/8975

Lender

Name	COMMUNITY BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2040

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 166 Commonwealth Ave was $1,011, down 66.9% 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	$1,011.00 (-66.87%)
2025	$3,052.00 (-0.59%)	$306,000 (+61.9%) Land $56,000 Building $250,000	$306,000 (-0.43%) Land $56,000 Building $250,000
2024	$3,070.00 (+212.63%)	$189,000 (-) Land $35,000 Building $154,000	$307,317 (+13.82%) Land $56,911 Building $250,406
2023	$982.00	$189,000 Land $35,000 Building $154,000	$270,000 Land $50,000 Building $220,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 166 Commonwealth 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 166 Commonwealth 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 974 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Greenlight Networks Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
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: T-Mobile.

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