Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 252 Massachusetts Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 2,503 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,445 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $4,000 (Aug 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $740 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.51-1-15.1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.51-1-15.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,503 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,124 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 379 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 5,445 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 54.6 ft wide |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 542 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 138 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00699150 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 MASSACHUSETTS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-2219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 54.25 NE NORMAL |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.100 |
| 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 October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2000842 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10969 / 8626 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000887 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $740.00 (-64.34%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,075.00 (+16.18%) | $224,000 (+103.64%) Land $28,000 Building $196,000 | $224,000 (+25.24%) Land $28,000 Building $196,000 |
| 2024 | $1,786.00 (+212.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $110,000 (-) Land $21,000 Building $89,000 | $178,862 (+13.82%) Land $34,146 Building $144,716 |
| 2023 | $571.00 Homeowner's exemption | $110,000 Land $21,000 Building $89,000 | $157,143 Land $30,000 Building $127,143 |
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 |
|---|
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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