Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 208 Lancaster Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,498 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,816 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $114,000 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,737 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Sep 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 100.22-2-5 |
| Primary APN | 140200 100.22-2-5 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,498 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,167 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 175 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,816 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 42.5 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 516 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03903900 |
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| Street Address | 208 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14222-1440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 225. E ELMWOOD |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.000 |
| 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 Delaware Park-Front Park System listed 1982 · 25 contributing resources · NRIS 82005029 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
208 Lancaster Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2004.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 208 LANCASTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1440 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage KEY BANK NA |
| Sep 28, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KEYBANK USA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10917 / 8652 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 26, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001168 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 208 LANCASTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1440 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 208 LANCASTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1440 |
| Document Number | 0139776379 |
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| Date | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13977/6379 |
| Instrument | 2021018894 |
| Name | KEY BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44144 |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Jan 27, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 208 LANCASTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1440 |
| Document Number | 0138740875 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 208 LANCASTER AVE BUFFALO NY 142221440, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1440 |
| Document Number | 0138740875 |
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| Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013874/000875 |
| Name | KEYBANK USA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKLYN, OH 44144 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 208 Lancaster Ave was $1,737, down 7% 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 | $1,737.00 (-70.01%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,792.00 (-15.51%) | $526,000 (+24.64%) Land $92,000 Building $434,000 | $526,000 (-23.34%) Land $92,000 Building $434,000 |
| 2024 | $6,855.00 (+212.59%) | $422,000 (-) Land $84,700 Building $337,300 | $686,179 (+13.82%) Land $137,724 Building $548,455 |
| 2023 | $2,193.00 | $422,000 Land $84,700 Building $337,300 | $602,857 Land $121,000 Building $481,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 208 Lancaster 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 208 Lancaster 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 |
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| 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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