Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 264 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,954 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,212 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.56-2-3 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.56-2-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,954 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,585 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,369 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,400 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 312 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06269400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 264 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 | 263. N TACOMA |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 4902 |
264 Commonwealth Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.
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 | 264 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1810 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 24, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242024071440 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11430 / 8117 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111500709 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 264 Commonwealth Ave was $1,212, down 65.5% from the year before.
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 | $1,212.00 (-65.49%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,512.00 (+8.13%) | $367,000 (+83.5%) Land $57,000 Building $310,000 | $367,000 (+12.85%) Land $57,000 Building $310,000 |
| 2024 | $3,248.00 (+212.61%) | $200,000 (-) Land $35,500 Building $164,500 | $325,203 (+13.82%) Land $57,724 Building $267,479 |
| 2023 | $1,039.00 | $200,000 Land $35,500 Building $164,500 | $285,714 Land $50,714 Building $235,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 264 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 264 Commonwealth 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 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.
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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