Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 173 Blaine Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,454 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $578 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.75-7-13 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.75-7-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,454 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 730 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 724 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,600 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 170 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05820800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 173 BLAINE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14208-1056 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 161.66 W OAKGROVE |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 5202 |
173 Blaine Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2014.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 254 E TREEHAVEN RD, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1427 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112605072 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 173 BLAINE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14208-1056 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 254 E TREEHAVEN RD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14215-1427 |
| Document Number | 0141227412 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Book Page | 14122/7412 |
| Instrument | 2024056505 |
| Name | RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MELVILLE, NY 11747 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 173 Blaine Ave was $578, down 65.4% 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 | $578.00 (-65.43%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,672.00 (+8.36%) | $175,000 (+84.21%) Land $28,000 Building $147,000 | $175,000 (+13.29%) Land $28,000 Building $147,000 |
| 2024 | $1,543.00 (+212.98%) | $95,000 (-) Land $17,100 Building $77,900 | $154,472 (+13.82%) Land $27,805 Building $126,667 |
| 2023 | $493.00 | $95,000 Land $17,100 Building $77,900 | $135,714 Land $24,429 Building $111,285 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 173 Blaine 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 173 Blaine 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 |
|---|
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 849 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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