Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 27 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 3,126 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $206,100 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,143 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.72-3-38 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.72-3-38 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,126 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,527 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,599 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,680 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06254300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 27 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-2751 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 25O.23 N LINDEN |
| Legal Subdivision | COLVIN MEADOWS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 4901 |
27 Commonwealth Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2751 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20142014169980 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11268 / 3135 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 27 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2751 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 27 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2751 |
| Document Number | 0140425853 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14042/5853 |
| Instrument | 2022042242 |
| Name | KEY BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 27 Commonwealth Ave was $1,143, down 67.1% 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 | $1,143.00 (-67.12%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,476.00 (-1.84%) | $346,000 (+58.72%) Land $52,000 Building $294,000 | $346,000 (-2.39%) Land $52,000 Building $294,000 |
| 2024 | $3,541.00 (+212.81%) | $218,000 (-) Land $33,700 Building $184,300 | $354,472 (+13.82%) Land $54,797 Building $299,675 |
| 2023 | $1,132.00 | $218,000 Land $33,700 Building $184,300 | $311,429 Land $48,143 Building $263,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 27 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 27 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 974 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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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