243 Crescent Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 243 Crescent Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	6 bd · 2 ba · 2,946 sqft · built 1917
Lot Size	0.173 acres (7,550 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$425,000 (Oct 2024)
Tax Bill	$1,579 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Mortgage Jul 2021 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 89.51-2-21`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 89.51-2-21`
Alternative APNs	`02000895100002021000` `05840500`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,946 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,473 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,473 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1917
Effective Year Built	Effective 1917
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Wood
Lot Area	7,550 sqft (0.173 acres)
Lot Dimensions	207 ft deep x 33.3 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	513 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	369 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	05840500
Street Address	243 CRESCENT AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14214-2334
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	182.77 S WILLOWLAWN
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	21.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	5201

Owner

243 Crescent Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2024.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	16 WESTCLIFF CT, PACIFICA, CA 94044-1130
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 14, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK
Jul 14, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK
Apr 23, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 9, 2018	Affidavit of Death, Transfer
Jul 9, 2018	Grant Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA COM'L LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 21, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 21, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 23, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20242024178916
Deed Book / Page	11437 / 4593
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	243 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2334
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 2, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	243 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2334

Mortgage

Document Number	0140043468
Date	Jul 14, 2021
Book Page	14004/3468
Instrument	2021136650

Lender

Name	M & T BANK
Type	Bank
Address	BUFFALO, NY 14203

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2036

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	243 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2334
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	243 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2334

Mortgage

Document Number	0113833677
Date	Jul 14, 2021
Book Page	11383/3677
Instrument	2021136651

Lender

Name	M & T BANK
Type	Bank
Address	BUFFALO, NY 14203

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2036

April 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Apr 23, 2019
Property Address	243 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2334
Document Number	0113435963
Book / Page	11343 / 5963
Instrument Date	Apr 19, 2019
Instrument	2019077736
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$2,430.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	112 FRANKLIN ST, 112, BUFFALO, NY 14202-3421

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	389 BENNETT ST, NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120-4103

July 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Jul 9, 2018
Property Address	243 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2334
Document Number	0113315371
Book / Page	011331 / 005371
Instrument Date	Jun 29, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 2, 2018

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	243 CRESCENT AVE BUFFALO NY 142142334, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2334

July 2018: Grant Deed, Construction Loan

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Jul 9, 2018
Property Address	243 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2334
Document Number	0113315373
Book / Page	011331 / 005373
Instrument Date	Jun 29, 2018
Transaction Type	Construction Loan
Record Updated	Sep 4, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$150.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	826 POTOMAC AVE BUFFALO NY 142091063, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1063

Mortgage

Document Number	138618709
Date	Jul 9, 2018
Book Page	013861/008709

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA COM'L LLC
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28210

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	12 Months
Due	Jul 8, 2019

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 243 Crescent Ave was $1,579, down 64.9% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,579.00 (-64.94%)
2025	$4,504.00 (+11.82%)	$478,000 (+92.74%) Land $103,000 Building $375,000	$478,000 (+18.54%) Land $103,000 Building $375,000
2024	$4,028.00 (+212.73%)	$248,000 (-) Land $57,000 Building $191,000	$403,252 (+13.82%) Land $92,683 Building $310,569
2023	$1,288.00	$248,000 Land $57,000 Building $191,000	$354,286 Land $81,429 Building $272,857

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 243 Crescent 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.

Wildfire

The area around 243 Crescent 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 720 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Greenlight Networks.

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