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176 Saranac Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 176 Saranac Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,574 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size0.133 acres (5,775 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$84,000 (Aug 1996)
Tax Bill$974 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 78.57-7-7

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 78.57-7-7
Alternative APNs
  • 02000785700007007000
  • 06668900

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,574 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area799 sqft
2nd Floor Area775 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1915
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1915
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area5,775 sqft (0.133 acres)
Lot Dimensions175 ft deep x 33 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area184 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number06668900
Street Address176 SARANAC AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14216-2443
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description217. S TACOMA
Legal SubdivisionTHE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number7.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract4902

Owner

176 Saranac Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1996.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address176 SARANAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2443
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 8, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 8, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page10905 / 1502
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateApr 6, 2021
Property Address176 SARANAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2443
Document Number0113777156
Book / Page11377 / 7156
Instrument DateMar 3, 2021
Instrument2021063664
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address265 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1809

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 176 Saranac Ave was $974 with exemptions applied, down 68.3% 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$974.00 (-68.28%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption
2025$3,071.00 (-7.78%)$295,000 (+43.9%) Land $59,000 Building $236,000$295,000 (-11.5%) Land $59,000 Building $236,000
2024$3,330.00 (+212.68%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$205,000 (-) Land $34,800 Building $170,200$333,333 (+13.82%) Land $56,585 Building $276,748
2023$1,065.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$205,000 Land $34,800 Building $170,200$292,857 Land $49,714 Building $243,143

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 176 Saranac 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 176 Saranac 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 1,124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Greenlight Networks.

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