185 Saranac Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 185 Saranac Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,747 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$177,054 (Feb 2013)
Tax Bill	$895 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2023 Line of Credit Aug 2017 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 78.57-6-22`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 78.57-6-22`
Alternative APNs	`02000785700006022000` `06662700`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,747 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,019 sqft
2nd Floor Area	728 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	396 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	295 sqft
Patio Area	180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	06662700
Street Address	185 SARANAC AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14216-2444
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	12O. S TACOMA
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	22.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	4902

Owner

185 Saranac Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2013.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	185 SARANAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2444
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 27, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE SUMMIT FCU
Aug 9, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE SUMMIT FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 27, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 27, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 27, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201346954
Deed Book / Page	11240 / 4113
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	185 SARANAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2444
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 2, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	185 SARANAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2444

Mortgage

Document Number	0140950971
Date	Jun 27, 2023
Book Page	14095/971
Instrument	2023109559

Lender

Name	THE SUMMIT FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	ROCHESTER, NY 14626

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	121 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2033

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	185 SARANAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2444
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0138222704
Date	Aug 9, 2017
Book Page	13822/2704
Instrument	2017159021

Lender

Name	THE SUMMIT FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	ROCHESTER, NY 14626

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	301 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2042

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 185 Saranac Ave was $895 with exemptions applied, down 69.2% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$895.00 (-69.24%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption
2025	$2,910.00 (-7.12%)	$321,000 (+45.91%) Land $55,000 Building $266,000	$321,000 (-10.27%) Land $55,000 Building $266,000
2024	$3,133.00 (+206.86%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption	$220,000 (-) Land $34,700 Building $185,300	$357,724 (+13.82%) Land $56,423 Building $301,301
2023	$1,021.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption	$220,000 Land $34,700 Building $185,300	$314,286 Land $49,571 Building $264,715

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 185 Saranac 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.

Wildfire

The area around 185 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 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,124 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	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Greenlight Networks.

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