Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 248 Massachusetts Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,869 sqft · built 1877 |
| Lot Size | 0.062 acres (2,673 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $107 (2019) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.51-1-17 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.51-1-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,869 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,209 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1877 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1877 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,673 sqft (0.062 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 27.1 ft wide |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00699000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 248 MASSACHUSETTS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-2219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 27.13 NE NORMAL |
| Legal Subdivision | EDWIN THOMAS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 6901 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 65 NIAGARA SQ, BUFFALO, NY 14202-3313 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 248 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2219 |
| Document Number | 0113518153 |
| Book / Page | 011351 / 008153 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,400 (+31.82%) Land $17,400 | $17,400 (-7.73%) Land $17,400 | |
| 2023 | $13,200 Land $13,200 | $18,857 Land $18,857 | |
| 2019 | $107.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 1,251 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 Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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