Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 256 Davidson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,293 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,465 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $598 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 90.34-3-19 |
| Primary APN | 140200 90.34-3-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,293 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,261 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,465 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 361 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07753000 |
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| Street Address | 256 DAVIDSON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-2333 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 31. W LEONARD |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 4401 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1472 43RD ST, D2, BROOKLYN, NY 11219-1626 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021172429 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11386 / 3781 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112410321 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 256 DAVIDSON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2333 |
| Document Number | 0113863781 |
| Book / Page | 11386 / 3781 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021172429 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $620.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1397 KENSINGTON AVE, 1397, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1737 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1472 43RD ST APT D2, D2, BROOKLYN, NY 11219-1626 |
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 | $598.00 (-61.39%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,549.00 (+44.5%) | $181,000 (+174.24%) Land $7,000 Building $174,000 | $181,000 (+68.66%) Land $7,000 Building $174,000 |
| 2024 | $1,072.00 (+213.45%) | $66,000 (-) Land $4,600 Building $61,400 | $107,317 (+13.82%) Land $7,480 Building $99,837 |
| 2023 | $342.00 | $66,000 Land $4,600 Building $61,400 | $94,286 Land $6,571 Building $87,715 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 1,038 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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