Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 242 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,427 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,776 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $948 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.56-2-10 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.56-2-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,427 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,295 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,132 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,776 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 198 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06268700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-1810 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 32. N TACOMA |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 4902 |
242 Commonwealth Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1810 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Commonwealth Ave was $948 with exemptions applied, down 66.8% 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 | $948.00 (-66.84%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,859.00 (+3.7%) | $317,000 (+70.43%) Land $42,000 Building $275,000 | $317,000 (+4.81%) Land $42,000 Building $275,000 |
| 2024 | $2,757.00 (+208.73%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $186,000 (-) Land $28,500 Building $157,500 | $302,439 (+13.82%) Land $46,341 Building $256,098 |
| 2023 | $893.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $186,000 Land $28,500 Building $157,500 | $265,714 Land $40,714 Building $225,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 Commonwealth 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 242 Commonwealth 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 930 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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