Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 181 Wakefield Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,286 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $24,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $393 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 90.37-5-20 |
| Primary APN | 140200 90.37-5-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,286 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 677 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,600 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 153 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07520700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 181 WAKEFIELD AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14214-2207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 15O. W HILL |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 4003 |
181 Wakefield Ave is owned by a company that bought it in March 2016.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2327 FILLMORE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2101 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201661991 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11294 / 255 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112940255 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 181 Wakefield Ave was $393, down 59.8% 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 | $393.00 (-59.77%) | ||
| 2025 | $977.00 (+67.29%) | $119,000 (+230.56%) Land $7,000 Building $112,000 | $119,000 (+103.29%) Land $7,000 Building $112,000 |
| 2024 | $584.00 (+212.3%) | $36,000 (-) Land $2,100 Building $33,900 | $58,537 (+13.82%) Land $3,415 Building $55,122 |
| 2023 | $187.00 | $36,000 Land $2,100 Building $33,900 | $51,429 Land $3,000 Building $48,429 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 181 Wakefield Ave 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 181 Wakefield 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 841 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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