221 Comstock Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 221 Comstock Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,665 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.084 acres (3,630 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$59,900 (Apr 1998)
Tax Bill	$522 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2022 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 79.80-3-49`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 79.80-3-49`
Alternative APNs	`02000798000003049000` `06974700`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,665 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,170 sqft
Upper Floors Area	495 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	3,630 sqft (0.084 acres)
Lot Dimensions	110 ft deep x 33 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	240 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	06974700
Street Address	221 COMSTOCK AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14215-1555
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	32. N HEWITT
Legal Subdivision	THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	49.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	4701

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the University Heights-Summit Park-Berkshire Terrace Historic District listed 2020 · 1,883 contributing resources · NRIS 100005458

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

221 Comstock Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 1998.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	221 COMSTOCK AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1555
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 1, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 1, 1998 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 23, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	10930 / 1050
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	221 COMSTOCK AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1555
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 21, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	221 COMSTOCK AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1555

Mortgage

Document Number	0140610415
Date	Jul 22, 2022
Book Page	14061/415
Instrument	2022139893

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 221 Comstock Ave was $522 with a homeowner's exemption, down 61.9% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$522.00 (-61.93%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$1,371.00 (+38.48%)	$158,000 (+159.02%) Land $11,000 Building $147,000	$158,000 (+59.3%) Land $11,000 Building $147,000
2024	$990.00 (+212.3%) Homeowner's exemption	$61,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $55,000	$99,187 (+13.82%) Land $9,756 Building $89,431
2023	$317.00 Homeowner's exemption	$61,000 Land $6,000 Building $55,000	$87,143 Land $8,571 Building $78,572

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 221 Comstock 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.

Wildfire

The area around 221 Comstock 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,103 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20