Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 174 Morris Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,443 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.339 acres (14,742 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $420,750 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,890 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.84-4-12 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.84-4-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,443 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,670 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,374 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 399 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Lot Area | 14,742 sqft (0.339 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 182 ft deep x 81 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 770 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 822 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06526500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 174 MORRIS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14214-1610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-50 |
| Legal Description | 88. W PARKER |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 4500 |
174 Morris Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2007.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 174 MORRIS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20072007174725 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11133 / 3163 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 174 Morris Ave was $2,890, 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 | $2,890.00 (-65.4%) | ||
| 2025 | $8,352.00 (+8.71%) | $875,000 (+84.99%) Land $184,000 Building $691,000 | $875,000 (+13.77%) Land $184,000 Building $691,000 |
| 2024 | $7,683.00 (+212.57%) | $473,000 (-) Land $133,000 Building $340,000 | $769,106 (+13.82%) Land $216,260 Building $552,846 |
| 2023 | $2,458.00 | $473,000 Land $133,000 Building $340,000 | $675,714 Land $190,000 Building $485,714 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 174 Morris 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 174 Morris 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 616 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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