Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 224 Crescent Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,249 sqft · built 1891 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,514 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Jun 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,595 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.51-1-2 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.51-1-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,249 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,324 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 925 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1891 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1891 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,514 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 175 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05856400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 224 CRESCENT AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14214-2351 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 325. N OAKWOOD |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 5201 |
224 Crescent Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2008.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 224 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2351 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20082008127150 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11146 / 5229 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 3, 1995 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 224 Crescent Ave was $1,595 with a homeowner's exemption, down 66.2% 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 | $1,595.00 (-66.21%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,721.00 (+3.44%) | $483,000 (+71.89%) Land $110,000 Building $373,000 | $483,000 (+5.71%) Land $110,000 Building $373,000 |
| 2024 | $4,564.00 (+212.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $281,000 (-) Land $73,000 Building $208,000 | $456,911 (+13.82%) Land $118,699 Building $338,212 |
| 2023 | $1,460.00 Homeowner's exemption | $281,000 Land $73,000 Building $208,000 | $401,429 Land $104,286 Building $297,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 224 Crescent Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 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.
The area around 224 Crescent 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 720 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 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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