Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 171 Dorchester Rd, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,880 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,040 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $148,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,252 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.76-5-50 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.76-5-50 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,880 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 944 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,040 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 214 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04769800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 171 DORCHESTER RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1444 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 38.61 E BAYNES |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 50.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 6301 |
171 Dorchester Rd is owned by a company that bought it in April 2017.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 170 MANHATTAN AVE, 1, BUFFALO, NY 14215-7000 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201770613 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11311 / 6884 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 171 DORCHESTER RD, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1444 |
| Document Number | 0113116884 |
| Book / Page | 011311 / 006884 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $148.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 170 MANHATTAN AVE #1 BUFFALO NY 142157000, 1, BUFFALO, NY 14215-7000 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 138073063 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Book Page | 013807/003063 |
| Name | PSPPJ INVESTMENTS |
|---|---|
| Address | 329 MEADOWVIEW LINE, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 24 Months |
| Due | Apr 6, 2019 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 171 Dorchester Rd was $1,252, down 67.6% 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 | $1,252.00 (-67.56%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,859.00 (-4.2%) | $379,000 (+52.82%) Land $61,000 Building $318,000 | $379,000 (-6.01%) Land $61,000 Building $318,000 |
| 2024 | $4,028.00 (+212.73%) | $248,000 (-) Land $67,400 Building $180,600 | $403,252 (+13.82%) Land $109,593 Building $293,659 |
| 2023 | $1,288.00 | $248,000 Land $67,400 Building $180,600 | $354,286 Land $96,286 Building $258,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 171 Dorchester Rd 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 171 Dorchester 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 |
|---|
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 1,214 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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