Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 189 Stevens Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 978 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $277 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 90.78-4-23 |
| Primary APN | 140200 90.78-4-23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 978 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 853 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 125 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,300 sqft (0.076 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 342 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 08815000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 189 STEVENS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-3722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 173.24 N NORTHLAND |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
189 Stevens Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2020.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 189 STEVENS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113576137 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 189 STEVENS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3722 |
| Document Number | 0113576137 |
| Book / Page | 011357 / 006137 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 189 STEVENS AVE BUFFALO NY 142153722, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3722 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 189 Stevens Ave was $277, down 61.6% 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 | $277.00 (-61.58%) | ||
| 2025 | $721.00 (+43.34%) | $84,000 (+170.97%) Land $5,000 Building $79,000 | $84,000 (+66.64%) Land $5,000 Building $79,000 |
| 2024 | $503.00 (+212.42%) | $31,000 (-) Land $2,100 Building $28,900 | $50,407 (+13.82%) Land $3,415 Building $46,992 |
| 2023 | $161.00 | $31,000 Land $2,100 Building $28,900 | $44,286 Land $3,000 Building $41,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 189 Stevens 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 Stevens 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 700 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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