Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 185 West Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,612 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,768 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $101,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $743 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.84-7-31 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.84-7-31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,612 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,449 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,313 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,768 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 199 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01331300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 185 WEST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14201-1956 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 61.5O NW MALTA PL |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 7104 |
185 West Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1956 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20202020197064 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11369 / 5860 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 24, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112788703 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 185 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1956 |
| Document Number | 0113695860 |
| Book / Page | 011369 / 005860 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $101.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 WADSWORTH ST #14 BUFFALO NY 142011351, 14, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1351 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 185 West Ave was $743.
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 | $743.00 | ||
| 2025 | $225,000 (+30.06%) Land $31,000 Building $194,000 | $225,000 (-20.01%) Land $31,000 Building $194,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,810.00 (+110.64%) | $173,000 (-) Land $17,100 Building $155,900 | $281,301 (+13.82%) Land $27,805 Building $253,496 |
| 2023 | $1,334.00 | $173,000 Land $17,100 Building $155,900 | $247,143 Land $24,429 Building $222,714 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 185 West 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 185 West 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 |
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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 1,014 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 Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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