Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 18 Capen Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14214
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,268 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $118,200 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $875 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.39-5-10 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.39-5-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,268 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 668 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 5,360 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 324 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06951700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18 CAPEN BLVD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14214-1206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 159.29 W MAIN |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 4601 |
18 Capen Blvd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2006.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 CAPEN BLVD, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20062006197472 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11118 / 9224 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 18 Capen Blvd was $875, down 66.9% 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 | $875.00 (-66.92%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,645.00 (-0.71%) | $265,000 (+61.59%) Land $61,000 Building $204,000 | $265,000 (-0.63%) Land $61,000 Building $204,000 |
| 2024 | $2,664.00 (+212.68%) | $164,000 (-) Land $36,800 Building $127,200 | $266,667 (+13.82%) Land $59,837 Building $206,830 |
| 2023 | $852.00 | $164,000 Land $36,800 Building $127,200 | $234,286 Land $52,571 Building $181,715 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 Capen Blvd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1978 · 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 18 Capen Blvd 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 590 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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