Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 167 Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,642 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,039 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $61,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $565 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.74-3-17.1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.74-3-17.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,642 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 826 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,039 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 158 ft deep x 31 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04392150 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 167 BIRD AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 153. W HERKIMER IRR E.L. |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 17100 |
167 Bird Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2012.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 167 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1111 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11231 / 5425 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 167 Bird Ave was $565 with a homeowner's exemption, down 64.6% 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 | $565.00 (-64.6%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,596.00 (+14.24%) | $171,000 (+98.84%) Land $30,000 Building $141,000 | $171,000 (+22.29%) Land $30,000 Building $141,000 |
| 2024 | $1,397.00 (+213.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $86,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $80,000 | $139,837 (+13.82%) Land $9,756 Building $130,081 |
| 2023 | $446.00 Homeowner's exemption | $86,000 Land $6,000 Building $80,000 | $122,857 Land $8,571 Building $114,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 167 Bird 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 167 Bird 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 1,062 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 Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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