Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 26 Melroy Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,641 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,310 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,793 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Transfer Dec 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 142.31-2-35.1 |
| Primary APN | 140900 142.31-2-35.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,641 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 873 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,310 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 63 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3884 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 MELROY AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-1627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S/M FOR 95-96 ROLL |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 16200 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 293 MARTIN RD, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2725 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2020 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 24, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 24, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020222797 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11371 / 6927 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 26 MELROY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-1627 |
| Document Number | 0113716917 |
| Book / Page | 011371 / 006917 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 MELROY AVE LACKAWANNA NY 142181627, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-1627 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 26 MELROY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-1627 |
| Document Number | 0113716927 |
| Book / Page | 11371 / 6927 |
| Map Reference | DOC 808 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020222797 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $480.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 MELROY AVE, 26, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-1627 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 293 MARTIN RD, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-2725 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,793.00 | ||
| 2025 | $118,000 (-) Land $9,800 Building $108,200 | $184,375 (+23.41%) Land $15,312 Building $169,063 | |
| 2023 | $118,000 (-) Land $9,800 Building $108,200 | $149,400 (+13.96%) Land $12,408 Building $136,992 | |
| 2022 | $118,000 Land $9,800 Building $108,200 | $131,100 Land $10,888 Building $120,212 | |
| 2021 | $642.00 |
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 | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 96% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 423 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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