Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 17 Carmel Rd, Buffalo, NY 14214
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,814 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $106,000 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,238 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.61-1-6 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.61-1-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,814 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,515 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,299 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,840 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 519 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 270 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06953000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 CARMEL RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14214-1005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 16O. N HERTEL |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION #4 OF PARK GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6000 |
| Census Tract | 4500 |
17 Carmel Rd, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2008.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 CARMEL RD, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008107604 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11145 / 3615 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 7, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000107602 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Carmel Rd was $1,238 with a homeowner's exemption, down 64.1% 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 | $1,238.00 (-64.14%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,452.00 (+18.06%) | $375,000 (+108.33%) Land $58,000 Building $317,000 | $375,000 (+28.12%) Land $58,000 Building $317,000 |
| 2024 | $2,924.00 (+212.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $180,000 (-) Land $40,000 Building $140,000 | $292,683 (+13.82%) Land $65,041 Building $227,642 |
| 2023 | $935.00 Homeowner's exemption | $180,000 Land $40,000 Building $140,000 | $257,143 Land $57,143 Building $200,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Carmel Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1987.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1987–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 17 Carmel Rd 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 1,064 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.
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