Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 181 Massachusetts Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,996 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $987 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Line of Credit Apr 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.50-5-7 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.50-5-7 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,996 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,498 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,498 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,480 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 270 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 505 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00707900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 181 MASSACHUSETTS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-2141 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 80. NE WEST |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 6901 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 236 WILLOWGROVE S, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-4517 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DSP FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Mar 1, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 19, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201941154 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11341 / 5598 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113346472 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 181 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2141 |
| Document Number | 0141951352 |
| Book / Page | 14195 / 1352 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202666011 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 236 WILLOWGROVE S, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-4517 |
| Document Number | 0000066011, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14195/1352 |
| Instrument | 202666011 |
| Name | DSP FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 25, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.98% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 181 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2141 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 236 WILLOWGROVE S, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-4517 |
| Document Number | 0139924218 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13992/4218 |
| Instrument | 2021080598 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 181 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2141 |
| Document Number | 0113415598 |
| Book / Page | 011341 / 005598 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $70.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 236 WILLOWGROVE SOUTH AVE TONAWANDA NY 14150, TONAWANDA, NY 14150 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 181 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2141 |
| Document Number | 0113346472 |
| Book / Page | 011334 / 006472 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 181 MASSACHUSETTS AVE BUFFALO NY 142132141, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2141 |
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 | $987.00 (-58.32%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,368.00 (+94.42%) | $299,000 (+298.67%) Land $23,000 Building $276,000 | $299,000 (+145.18%) Land $23,000 Building $276,000 |
| 2024 | $1,218.00 (+213.11%) | $75,000 (-) Land $15,000 Building $60,000 | $121,951 (+13.82%) Land $24,390 Building $97,561 |
| 2023 | $389.00 | $75,000 Land $15,000 Building $60,000 | $107,143 Land $21,429 Building $85,714 |
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
| 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.
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 646 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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