Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 252 Crescent Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 9 bd · 3 ba · 5,070 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.265 acres (11,520 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,234 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.43-1-10 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.43-1-10 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 17 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,070 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,180 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,927 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 963 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 11,520 sqft (0.265 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 192 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 384 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 220 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05856900 |
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| Street Address | 252 CRESCENT AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14214-2351 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | 462.55 S JEWETT |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 5201 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · APN 140200 89.43-1-10
Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2351 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 05, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016154771 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11299 / 3549 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 14, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112642180 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,234.00 (-6.16%) | $605,000 (+47.92%) Land $133,000 Building $472,000 | $605,000 (-9.03%) Land $133,000 Building $472,000 |
| 2024 | $6,643.00 (+212.61%) | $409,000 (-) Land $84,000 Building $325,000 | $665,041 (+13.82%) Land $136,585 Building $528,456 |
| 2023 | $2,125.00 | $409,000 Land $84,000 Building $325,000 | $584,286 Land $120,000 Building $464,286 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Erie County (36029C), updated November 20, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Parkside East Historic District listed 1986 · 1,777 contributing resources · NRIS 86002817 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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