Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 20 Modern Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,072 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,020 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,563 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 140900 142.70-3-60.1 |
| Primary APN | 140900 142.70-3-60.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,072 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 836 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 620 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 616 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 7,020 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 5551 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 MODERN AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-3118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | L 34 MILKS TRACT D7 286 Y 6O X 117 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 60.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 12400 |
20 Modern Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1226 BAILEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1331 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025112164 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11447 / 812 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Modern Ave was $2,563.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,563.00 | ||
| 2025 | $107,000 Land $9,900 Building $97,100 | $167,188 Land $15,469 Building $151,719 | |
| 2023 | $107,000 (-) Land $9,900 Building $97,100 | $135,400 (+13.88%) Land $12,528 Building $122,872 | |
| 2022 | $107,000 Land $9,900 Building $97,100 | $118,900 Land $11,001 Building $107,899 | |
| 2021 | $1,066.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Modern Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 20 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1994) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1994 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 20 Modern 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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 759 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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