262 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 262 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	8 bd · 3 ba · 3,129 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.245 acres (10,650 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$1,344 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Line of Credit Apr 2017 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 78.56-2-4.1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 78.56-2-4.1`
Alternative APNs	`02000785600002004100` `06269250`

Interior

Bedrooms	8 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,129 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,668 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,461 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	10,650 sqft (0.245 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 71 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	744 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	267 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	06269250
Street Address	262 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	192 N TACOMA
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	4.100
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	4902

Owner

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 Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	262 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1810
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 30, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA
Apr 3, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 31, 1997
Deed Sale	Jul 31, 1997
Deed Book / Page	10919 / 4070
Last Transfer Date	Apr 15, 2015
Transfer Doc	0112785976
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	262 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1810
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 8, 2026
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	262 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1810

Mortgage

Document Number	0141943308
Date	Mar 30, 2026
Book Page	14194/3308
Instrument	2026058825

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	300 Months
Due	Mar 22, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	262 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1810
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0138067955
Date	Apr 3, 2017
Book Page	13806/7955
Instrument	2017066993

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	299 Months
Due	Mar 24, 2042

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,344.00 (-66.18%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$3,974.00 (+3.68%)	$407,000 (+72.46%) Land $84,000 Building $323,000	$407,000 (+6.06%) Land $84,000 Building $323,000
2024	$3,833.00 (+212.64%) Homeowner's exemption	$236,000 (-) Land $52,800 Building $183,200	$383,740 (+13.82%) Land $85,854 Building $297,886
2023	$1,226.00 Homeowner's exemption	$236,000 Land $52,800 Building $183,200	$337,143 Land $75,429 Building $261,714

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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