Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 240 Phyllis Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Dec 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $476 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 90.42-2-47 |
| Primary APN | 140200 90.42-2-47 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 384 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,250 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 08217600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 240 PHYLLIS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-2944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-50 |
| Legal Description | 51O. E ORLEANS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 4401 |
240 Phyllis Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 1998.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 PHYLLIS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2944 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10944 / 6615 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 240 Phyllis Ave was $476 with a homeowner's exemption, down 62.5% 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 | $476.00 (-62.46%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,268.00 (+32.36%) | $144,000 (+144.07%) Land $9,000 Building $135,000 | $144,000 (+50.1%) Land $9,000 Building $135,000 |
| 2024 | $958.00 (+213.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $59,000 (-) Land $5,800 Building $53,200 | $95,935 (+13.82%) Land $9,431 Building $86,504 |
| 2023 | $306.00 Homeowner's exemption | $59,000 Land $5,800 Building $53,200 | $84,286 Land $8,286 Building $76,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 240 Phyllis 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 240 Phyllis 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.
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 1,038 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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