Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 254 Phyllis Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $239 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 90.42-2-44 |
| Primary APN | 140200 90.42-2-44 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 384 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 5,250 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 08217900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 254 PHYLLIS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-2944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-50 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 4401 |
254 Phyllis Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in April 2021 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 254 PHYLLIS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2944 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113807099 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 254 PHYLLIS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2944 |
| Document Number | 0113807099 |
| Book / Page | 11380 / 7099 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021101324 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 254 PHYLLIS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2944 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 254 Phyllis Ave was $239 with exemptions applied, down 68.1% 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 | $239.00 (-68.09%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $749.00 (+27.82%) | $145,000 (+163.64%) Land $9,000 Building $136,000 | $145,000 (+62.14%) Land $9,000 Building $136,000 |
| 2024 | $586.00 (+105.61%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $55,000 (-) Land $5,800 Building $49,200 | $89,431 (+13.82%) Land $9,431 Building $80,000 |
| 2023 | $285.00 Homeowner's exemption | $55,000 Land $5,800 Building $49,200 | $78,571 Land $8,286 Building $70,285 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 254 Phyllis 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 254 Phyllis 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 1,038 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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