Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 224 Esser Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 840 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,937 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $499 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale Jun 2021 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 77.41-5-5 |
| Primary APN | 140200 77.41-5-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 180 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,937 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 30.5 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 154 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05046300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 224 ESSER AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14207-1104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 91.545E ECKHERT |
| Legal Subdivision | JONES TRACT |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 5801 |
224 Esser Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2023.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 224 ESSER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 11, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 28, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| May 30, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202364147 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11416 / 440 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 224 ESSER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1104 |
| Document Number | 0114160440 |
| Book / Page | 11416 / 440 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023064147 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 3, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 224 ESSER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1104 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4701 SOUTHWESTERN BLVD # 55, 55, HAMBURG, NY 14075-1871 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 224 ESSER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1104 |
| Document Number | 0113816552 |
| Book / Page | 11381 / 6552 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021113614 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $620.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 92 LAIRD AVE, 92, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1518 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 GROTE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2440 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 224 ESSER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1104 |
| Document Number | 0113561971 |
| Book / Page | 011356 / 001971 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $50.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 92 LAIRD AVE BUFFALO NY 142071518, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1518 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 224 ESSER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1104 |
| Document Number | 0113450047 |
| Book / Page | 011345 / 000047 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $26.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 71 RACE ST BUFFALO NY 142071828, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1828 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 224 Esser Ave was $499, down 61% 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 | $499.00 (-61.02%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,280.00 (+48.84%) | $151,000 (+184.91%) Land $8,000 Building $143,000 | $151,000 (+75.22%) Land $8,000 Building $143,000 |
| 2024 | $860.00 (+212.73%) | $53,000 (-) Land $4,600 Building $48,400 | $86,179 (+13.82%) Land $7,480 Building $78,699 |
| 2023 | $275.00 | $53,000 (-) Land $4,600 Building $48,400 | $75,714 (+11.51%) Land $6,571 Building $69,143 |
| 2022 | $53,000 Land $4,600 Building $48,400 | $67,900 Land $5,893 Building $62,007 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 224 Esser 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 224 Esser 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 1,227 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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