Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 176 Dorchester Rd, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,514 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.102 acres (4,438 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,585 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.84-3-1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.84-3-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,514 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,247 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,267 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,438 sqft (0.102 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 35.6 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 336 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04773600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 176 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 | EAST COR BAYNES |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 6301 |
176 Dorchester Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2025.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 176 DORCHESTER RD, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1445 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114539831 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Property Address | 176 DORCHESTER RD, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1445 |
| Document Number | 0114539831 |
| Book / Page | 11453 / 9831 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025216505 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 176 DORCHESTER RD, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1445 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 176 DORCHESTER RD, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1445 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 176 Dorchester Rd was $1,585 with exemptions applied, down 68% 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 | $1,585.00 (-68.03%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,957.00 (-4.56%) | $510,000 (+51.79%) Land $92,000 Building $418,000 | $510,000 (-6.65%) Land $92,000 Building $418,000 |
| 2024 | $5,194.00 (+210.46%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $336,000 (-) Land $73,300 Building $262,700 | $546,341 (+13.82%) Land $119,187 Building $427,154 |
| 2023 | $1,673.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $336,000 Land $73,300 Building $262,700 | $480,000 Land $104,714 Building $375,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 176 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 176 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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