Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 27 Modern Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,292 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,020 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $62,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,160 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 140900 142.70-4-8.1 |
| Primary APN | 140900 142.70-4-8.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,292 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 752 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 540 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,020 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 5560 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 27 MODERN AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-3117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | S/M FOR 92-93 ROLL MC 894 L41 & L42 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 12400 |
27 Modern Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2012.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 MODERN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11230 / 8312 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 27 Modern Ave was $2,160 with exemptions applied.
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 | $2,160.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $112,000 Land $9,900 Building $102,100 | $175,000 Land $15,469 Building $159,531 | |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $112,000 (-) Land $9,900 Building $102,100 | $141,800 (+13.99%) Land $12,534 Building $129,266 |
| 2022 | $112,000 Land $9,900 Building $102,100 | $124,400 Land $10,996 Building $113,404 | |
| 2021 | $951.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 27 Modern Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 20 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1994) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1994 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 27 Modern Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 759 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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