Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 229 Massachusetts Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,277 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $5,200 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $70 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage May 2017 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.50-4-8 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.50-4-8 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 3,277 sqft (0.075 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 29 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00709300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 229 MASSACHUSETTS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-2217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 8O.5O SW NORMAL |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW YORK STATE RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 6901 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2217 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI MOVEMENT MTG |
| May 24, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 24, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017102172 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11313 / 5214 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 2, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113135214 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 229 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2217 |
| Document Number | 0113668639 |
| Book / Page | 011366 / 008639 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $135.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 26 IRVING PL BUFFALO NY 142011532, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1532 |
| Document Number | 139579385 |
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| Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013957/009385 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | INDIAN LAND, SC 29707 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 28, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 229 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2217 |
| Document Number | 0113135214 |
| Book / Page | 011313 / 005214 |
| Instrument Date | May 16, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 231 MASSACHUSETTS AVE BUFFALO NY 142132217, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2217 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 229 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2217 |
| Document Number | 0113135124 |
| Book / Page | 011313 / 005124 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 231 MASSACHUSETTS AVE BUFFALO NY 142132217, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2217 |
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 | $70.00 (-67.89%) | ||
| 2025 | $218.00 (-6.03%) | $21,300 (+48.95%) Land $21,300 | $21,300 (-8.39%) Land $21,300 |
| 2024 | $232.00 (+213.51%) | $14,300 (-) Land $14,300 | $23,252 (+13.82%) Land $23,252 |
| 2023 | $74.00 | $14,300 Land $14,300 | $20,429 Land $20,429 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 1,251 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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