Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 176 Crystal Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,358 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,735 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $132,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $525 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2018 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.39-5-28 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.39-5-28 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,358 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,070 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 288 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,735 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 36.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 82 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10501700 |
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| Street Address | 176 CRYSTAL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-1838 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 471. W SO PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Cazenovia Park-South Park System listed 1982 · 11 contributing resources · NRIS 82005028 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
176 Crystal Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2020.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 176 CRYSTAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1838 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Feb 9, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AKRON |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202037166 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11357 / 2512 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 4, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112543688 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 176 CRYSTAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1838 |
| Document Number | 0113572512 |
| Book / Page | 11357 / 2512 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020037166 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $528.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2111 SENECA ST, 2111, BUFFALO, NY 14210-2303 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 176 CRYSTAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1838 |
| Document Number | 2020037167 |
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| Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020037167 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 176 CRYSTAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1838 |
| Document Number | 0138455850 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2111 SENECA ST BUFFALO NY 142102303, BUFFALO, NY 14210-2303 |
| Document Number | 0138455850 |
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| Date | Feb 9, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013845/005850 |
| Name | BANK OF AKRON |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | AKRON, NY 14001 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 176 Crystal Ave was $525, down 62% 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 | $525.00 (-62.04%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,383.00 (+37.34%) | $159,000 (+156.45%) Land $19,000 Building $140,000 | $159,000 (+57.72%) Land $19,000 Building $140,000 |
| 2024 | $1,007.00 (+212.73%) | $62,000 (-) Land $8,000 Building $54,000 | $100,813 (+13.82%) Land $13,008 Building $87,805 |
| 2023 | $322.00 | $62,000 Land $8,000 Building $54,000 | $88,571 Land $11,429 Building $77,142 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 176 Crystal Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1984 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 176 Crystal 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 889 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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