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173 Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 173 Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 2,366 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.068 acres (2,970 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$35,000 (May 2010)
Tax Bill$733 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 88.74-3-20

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 88.74-3-20
Alternative APNs
  • 02000887400003020000
  • 04392400

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,366 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,079 sqft
2nd Floor Area992 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area295 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialComposition/Composite
Lot Area2,970 sqft (0.068 acres)
Lot Dimensions99 ft deep x 30 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area170 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number04392400
Street Address173 BIRD AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14213-1111
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeN-2R
Legal Description33. W HERKIMER
Legal SubdivisionSTEVENS SURVEY
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number20.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4000
Census Tract17100

Owner

173 Bird Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2017.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address173 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1111
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 10, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 10, 2010 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 29, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201081700
Deed Book / Page11181 / 6566
Last Transfer DateMay 10, 2017
Transfer Doc0113135045
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMay 23, 2017
Property Address173 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1111
Document Number0113135045
Book / Page011313 / 005045
Instrument DateMay 10, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 13, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address173 BIRD AVE BUFFALO NY 142131111, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1111

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 173 Bird Ave was $733 with a homeowner's exemption, down 63.4% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$733.00 (-63.37%) Homeowner's exemption
2025$2,001.00 (+24.44%)$222,000 (+124.24%) Land $22,000 Building $200,000$222,000 (+37.91%) Land $22,000 Building $200,000
2024$1,608.00 (+212.84%) Homeowner's exemption$99,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $93,000$160,976 (+13.82%) Land $9,756 Building $151,220
2023$514.00 Homeowner's exemption$99,000 Land $6,000 Building $93,000$141,429 Land $8,571 Building $132,858

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 173 Bird Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 173 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 RiskNot 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 SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 1,062 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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