Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 194 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,100 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $102,500 (Aug 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $3,881 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.56-5-16 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.56-5-16 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,100 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,449 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,277 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 374 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,250 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 361 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 230 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06267700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 194 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-2377 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 353. S TACOMA |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 4902 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 194 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2377 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 10889 / 4204 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 194 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2377 |
| Document Number | 0139085419 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 194 COMMONWEALTH AVE BUFFALO NY 142162377, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2377 |
| Document Number | 0139085419 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Book Page | 013908/005419 |
| Name | MR COOPER |
|---|---|
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 26, 2034 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,881.00 (+14.32%) | $416,000 (+99.04%) Land $56,000 Building $360,000 | $416,000 (+22.41%) Land $56,000 Building $360,000 |
| 2024 | $3,395.00 (+212.62%) | $209,000 (-) Land $35,000 Building $174,000 | $339,837 (+13.82%) Land $56,911 Building $282,926 |
| 2023 | $1,086.00 | $209,000 Land $35,000 Building $174,000 | $298,571 Land $50,000 Building $248,571 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 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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