Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 189 Phyllis Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $713 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2021 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 90.42-3-1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 90.42-3-1 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 384 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 08225400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 189 PHYLLIS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-50 |
| Legal Description | EAST COR ORLEANS (61 ORLEANS) |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 4401 |
189 Phyllis Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 45 SPRING MEADOW DR, 7, BUFFALO, NY 14221-8411 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Dec 10, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 8, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Sep 14, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure SERVICELINK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 23, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025112129 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11447 / 778 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113186862 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 189 PHYLLIS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215 |
| Document Number | 0114108885 |
| Book / Page | 11410 / 8885 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022220020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $840.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 260 NORTHAMPTON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14208-2314 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 617 MINNESOTA AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1215 |
| Document Number | 0140753077 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 14075/3077 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
| Document Number | 0140753096 |
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| Date | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14075/3096 |
| Instrument | 2022220022 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 189 PHYLLIS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215 |
| Document Number | 0113924927 |
| Book / Page | 11392 / 4927 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021246846 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $30.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 65 NIAGARA SQ, BUFFALO, NY 14202-3313 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 260 NORTHAMPTON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14208-2314 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 189 PHYLLIS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215 |
| Document Number | 0113253478 |
| Book / Page | 011325 / 003478 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 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 | Company |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 189 PHYLLIS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215 |
| Document Number | 0113186862 |
| Book / Page | 011318 / 006862 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $63.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 61 ORLEANS ST BUFFALO NY 142152819, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2819 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 189 Phyllis Ave was $713, down 58.6% 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 | $713.00 (-58.57%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,721.00 (+14.89%) | $216,000 (+285.71%) Land $10,000 Building $206,000 | $216,000 (+137.21%) Land $10,000 Building $206,000 |
| 2024 | $1,498.00 | $56,000 (-) Land $6,500 Building $49,500 | $91,057 (+13.82%) Land $10,569 Building $80,488 |
| 2023 | $56,000 (-) Land $6,500 Building $49,500 | $80,000 (+11.42%) Land $9,286 Building $70,714 | |
| 2022 | $56,000 Land $6,500 Building $49,500 | $71,800 Land $8,334 Building $63,466 | |
| 2019 | $1,234.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 189 Phyllis 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 Phyllis 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 1,038 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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