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261 Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 261 Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,194 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,120 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$225,000 (Feb 2024)
Tax Bill$743 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2024 Sale
Dec 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 88.75-2-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 88.75-2-1
Alternative APNs
  • 02000887500002001000
  • 04393900

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,194 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area430 sqft
2nd Floor Area434 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area330 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialComposition/Composite
Lot Area3,120 sqft (0.072 acres)
Lot Dimensions104 ft deep x 30 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number04393900
Street Address261 BIRD AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14213-1225
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeN-2R
Legal Description61. E GRANT
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number1.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract17100

Owner

261 Bird Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2024.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address6077 SOMMERVILLE VALLEY RD, ELLICOTTVILLE, NY 14731-9725
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 27, 2024Deed, Transfer
Dec 30, 2022Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 27, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 27, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 30, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20242024031494
Deed Book / Page11428 / 3561
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateFeb 27, 2024
Property Address261 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1225
Document Number0114283561
Book / Page11428 / 3561
Instrument DateFeb 14, 2024
Instrument2024031494
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 18, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$900.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address261 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1225

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6077 SOMMERVILLE VALLEY RD, ELLICOTTVILLE, NY 14731-9725

December 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateDec 30, 2022
Property Address261 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1225
Document Number0114123468
Book / Page11412 / 3468
Instrument DateNov 11, 2022
Instrument2022240325
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 14, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$740.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address171 PARK ST, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1526

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address261 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1225

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$743.00 (-60.6%)
2025$1,886.00 (+54.84%)$225,000 (+2%) Land $19,000 Building $206,000$225,000 (+84.5%) Land $19,000 Building $206,000
2024$1,218.00 (+213.11%)$75,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $69,000$121,951 (+13.82%) Land $9,756 Building $112,195
2023$389.00$75,000 Land $6,000 Building $69,000$107,143 Land $8,571 Building $98,572

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 261 Bird Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 261 Bird 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 746 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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