Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 18 Hancock Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,480 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,914 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $95,700 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,389 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.81-1-19 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.81-1-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,480 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,914 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 378 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
| Pool Area | 435 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11552700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18 HANCOCK AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-2712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 114.74 N DORRANCE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 HANCOCK AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2712 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014180823 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11268 / 9386 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,389.00 (+6.6%) | $248,000 (+79.71%) Land $34,000 Building $214,000 | $248,000 (+10.52%) Land $34,000 Building $214,000 |
| 2024 | $2,241.00 (+212.55%) | $138,000 (-) Land $18,500 Building $119,500 | $224,390 (+13.82%) Land $30,081 Building $194,309 |
| 2023 | $717.00 | $138,000 Land $18,500 Building $119,500 | $197,143 Land $26,429 Building $170,714 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 8 (1978–1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1979 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 920 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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