Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 189 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,725 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $63,800 (Nov 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $779 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.56-4-16 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.56-4-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 584 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 560 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,725 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 346 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 419 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06258300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 189 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-2307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 385. S TACOMA |
| Legal Subdivision | DELAWARE HILL |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 4902 |
189 Commonwealth Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 1998.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 189 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10941 / 5239 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 189 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2307 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 189 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2307 |
| Document Number | 0140447759 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14044/7759 |
| Instrument | 2022054049 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DENVER, CO 80249 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 189 Commonwealth Ave was $779 with a homeowner's exemption, down 69% 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 | $779.00 (-68.99%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,512.00 (-11.11%) | $236,000 (+35.63%) Land $52,000 Building $184,000 | $236,000 (-16.59%) Land $52,000 Building $184,000 |
| 2024 | $2,826.00 (+212.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $174,000 (-) Land $34,300 Building $139,700 | $282,927 (+13.82%) Land $55,772 Building $227,155 |
| 2023 | $904.00 Homeowner's exemption | $174,000 Land $34,300 Building $139,700 | $248,571 Land $49,000 Building $199,571 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 189 Commonwealth 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 189 Commonwealth 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 930 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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