Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 245 Comstock Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,229 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.084 acres (3,630 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $466 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.80-3-56 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.80-3-56 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,229 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 141 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,630 sqft (0.084 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06975400 |
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| Street Address | 245 COMSTOCK AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-1553 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 65.96 S DARTMOUTH |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 56.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 4701 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the University Heights-Summit Park-Berkshire Terrace Historic District listed 2020 · 1,883 contributing resources · NRIS 100005458 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
245 Comstock Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2025.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 SANDERS RD, 4, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1317 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114499798 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 245 COMSTOCK AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1553 |
| Document Number | 0114499798 |
| Book / Page | 11449 / 9798 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025158769 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 28 VERA AVE, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-3943 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 171 SANDERS RD APT 4, 4, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1317 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 245 Comstock Ave was $466 with exemptions applied, down 40.6% 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 | $466.00 (-40.56%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $784.00 (-16.77%) | $141,000 (+143.1%) Land $11,000 Building $130,000 | $141,000 (+49.51%) Land $11,000 Building $130,000 |
| 2024 | $942.00 (+383.08%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $58,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $52,000 | $94,309 (+13.82%) Land $9,756 Building $84,553 |
| 2023 | $195.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $58,000 Land $6,000 Building $52,000 | $82,857 Land $8,571 Building $74,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 245 Comstock 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 245 Comstock 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 |
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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 1,103 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 |
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