Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 256 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,511 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,346 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.56-2-6 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.56-2-6 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,511 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,333 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,178 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 198 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06269100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-1810 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 16O. N TACOMA |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 4902 |
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 | 256 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1810 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 8, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034714 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $340,000 (+65.05%) Land $53,000 Building $287,000 | $340,000 (+1.5%) Land $53,000 Building $287,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,346.00 (+212.71%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $206,000 (-) Land $32,000 Building $174,000 | $334,959 (+13.82%) Land $52,032 Building $282,927 |
| 2023 | $1,070.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $206,000 Land $32,000 Building $174,000 | $294,286 Land $45,714 Building $248,572 |
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 930 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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