Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 20 Melbourne Pl, Buffalo, NY 14222
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,191 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Nov 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,674 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Line of Credit Feb 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 100.22-2-43 |
| Primary APN | 140200 100.22-2-43 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,191 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,090 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,025 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 76 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,200 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03951100 |
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| Street Address | 20 MELBOURNE PL |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14222-1454 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 164.8O N AUBURN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 16900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Elmwood Historic District East listed 2016 · 2,450 contributing resources · NRIS 16000108 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
20 Melbourne Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 1997.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 MELBOURNE PL, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1454 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Also Known As (AKA) |
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| Date | Document |
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| Aug 10, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE SUMMIT FCU |
| Feb 22, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10923 / 8839 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 20 MELBOURNE PL, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1454 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0138660589 |
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| Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Book Page | 13866/0589 |
| Instrument | 2018159393 |
| Name | THE SUMMIT FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ROCHESTER, NY 14626 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 20 MELBOURNE PL, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1454 |
| Document Number | 0113259221 |
| Book / Page | 011325 / 009221 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 20 MELBOURNE PL BUFFALO NY 142221454, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1454 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Melbourne Pl was $1,674 with a homeowner's exemption, down 70.4% 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 | $1,674.00 (-70.38%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,651.00 (-16.97%) | $507,000 (+21%) Land $84,000 Building $423,000 | $507,000 (-25.58%) Land $84,000 Building $423,000 |
| 2024 | $6,806.00 (+212.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $419,000 (-) Land $73,000 Building $346,000 | $681,301 (+13.82%) Land $118,699 Building $562,602 |
| 2023 | $2,177.00 Homeowner's exemption | $419,000 Land $73,000 Building $346,000 | $598,571 Land $104,286 Building $494,285 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Melbourne Pl 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 20 Melbourne Pl 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 738 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| 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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