Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 172 Dorchester Rd, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,140 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,142 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $91,900 (Jun 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $1,255 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.84-3-2 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.84-3-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,140 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,142 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 215 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04773500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 172 DORCHESTER RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1445 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 35.62 E BAYNES |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 6301 |
172 Dorchester Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2009.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 172 DORCHESTER RD, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1445 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10902 / 7713 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 11, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0111585040 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 172 DORCHESTER RD, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1445 |
| Document Number | 0138855493 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE TITLE GROUP, ACCURATE TITLE GRP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 172 DORCHESTER RD BUFFALO NY 142131445, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1445 |
| Document Number | 0138855493 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Book Page | 013885/005493 |
| Name | KEYBANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKLYN, OH 44144 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 172 Dorchester Rd was $1,255 with a homeowner's exemption, down 68.3% 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 | $1,255.00 (-68.32%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,961.00 (-7.97%) | $380,000 (+43.4%) Land $83,000 Building $297,000 | $380,000 (-11.81%) Land $83,000 Building $297,000 |
| 2024 | $4,304.00 (+212.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $265,000 (-) Land $82,200 Building $182,800 | $430,894 (+13.82%) Land $133,658 Building $297,236 |
| 2023 | $1,377.00 Homeowner's exemption | $265,000 Land $82,200 Building $182,800 | $378,571 Land $117,428 Building $261,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 172 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 172 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 |
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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 1,214 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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