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243 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 243 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,608 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size0.099 acres (4,318 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$275,000 (Nov 2019)
Tax Bill$1,077 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 78.56-3-14

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 78.56-3-14
Alternative APNs
  • 02000785600003014000
  • 06259500

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,608 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,384 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,224 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1923
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1923
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialComposition/Composite
Lot Area4,318 sqft (0.099 acres)
Lot Dimensions127 ft deep x 34 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area324 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area292 sqft
Patio Area147 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number06259500
Street Address243 COMMONWEALTH AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14216-1809
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description68. N TACOMA
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number14.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract4902

Owner

243 Commonwealth Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2019.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address243 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1809
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 8, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 8, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20192019246987
Deed Book / Page11352 / 5225
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateNov 8, 2019
Property Address243 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1809
Document Number0113525225
Book / Page011352 / 005225
Instrument DateNov 7, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 6, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$275.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address132 BRIARWOOD DR WEST SENECA NY 142241961, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-1961

Mortgage

Document Number139182720
DateNov 8, 2019
Book Page013918/002720
Lender
NameVETERANS UNITED HM LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCOLUMBIA, MO 65203
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueNov 7, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 243 Commonwealth Ave was $1,077 with a veteran's exemption, down 66.7% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,077.00 (-66.67%) Veteran's exemption
2025$3,231.00 (+4.29%)$356,000 (+71.98%) Land $48,000 Building $308,000$356,000 (+5.77%) Land $48,000 Building $308,000
2024$3,098.00 (+209.18%) Veteran's exemption$207,000 (-) Land $32,000 Building $175,000$336,585 (+13.82%) Land $52,032 Building $284,553
2023$1,002.00 Veteran's exemption$207,000 Land $32,000 Building $175,000$295,714 Land $45,714 Building $250,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 243 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 243 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 930 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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