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20 Verel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218 Property Records

Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 20 Verel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,654 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.219 acres (9,520 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$160,000 (May 2023)
Tax Bill$2,213 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN140900 142.71-2-34.1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140900 142.71-2-34.1
Alternative APNs
  • 09001427100002034100
  • 5693

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,654 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,044 sqft
Upper Floors Area610 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialComposition/Composite
Lot Area9,520 sqft (0.219 acres)
Lot Dimensions118 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number5693
Street Address20 VEREL AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14218-3113
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMR
Legal DescriptionL 5 VEREL TRACT BLK A E7 8 Z, 40 X 118.8 S/M#18 98/99 ROLL
Legal SubdivisionBUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number34.100
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionLACKAWANNA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract16200

Owner

20 Verel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2023.

Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address20 VEREL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3113
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 25, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 25, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 22, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20232023089649
Deed Book / Page11417 / 5265
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMay 19, 2026
Property Address20 VEREL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3113
Document Number0000092859
Book / Page14199 / 1360
Instrument DateMay 8, 2026
Instrument202692859
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address20 VEREL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3113

Mortgage

Document Number0000092859,
DateMay 19, 2026
Book Page14199/1360
Instrument202692859
Lender
NameCORNERSTONE COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term300 Months
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.37%
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly
Max Rate-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Verel Ave was $2,213.

Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityLackawanna City
Unified School DistrictLackawanna City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,213.00
2025$102,000 Land $12,300 Building $89,700$159,375 Land $19,219 Building $140,156
2023Homeowner's exemption$102,000 (-) Land $12,300 Building $89,700$129,100 (+13.95%) Land $15,568 Building $113,532
2022$102,000 Land $12,300 Building $89,700$113,300 Land $13,663 Building $99,637
2021$853.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 20 Verel Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1978–1979)
Most Recent ClaimAug 1979 · rainfall accumulation

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.

Wildfire

The area around 20 Verel 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemECWA DIRECT
public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead6 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 759 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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