Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 196 Stevens Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,233 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,030 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $281 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 90.78-3-38 |
| Primary APN | 140200 90.78-3-38 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,233 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 145 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,030 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 08822600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 STEVENS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-3723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 225.32 N NORTHLAND |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
196 Stevens Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 WILKES AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3511 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022107349 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11402 / 6045 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 196 STEVENS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3723 |
| Document Number | 0114026045 |
| Book / Page | 11402 / 6045 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022107349 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18 5 KFAR, 18, HABAD XX, 60840 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 17 WILKES AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3511 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 196 Stevens Ave was $281, down 62.5% 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 | $281.00 (-62.48%) | ||
| 2025 | $749.00 (+31.87%) | $85,000 (+142.86%) Land $5,000 Building $80,000 | $85,000 (+49.36%) Land $5,000 Building $80,000 |
| 2024 | $568.00 (+213.81%) | $35,000 (-) Land $2,000 Building $33,000 | $56,911 (+13.82%) Land $3,252 Building $53,659 |
| 2023 | $181.00 | $35,000 Land $2,000 Building $33,000 | $50,000 Land $2,857 Building $47,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 196 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 196 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 |
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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 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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