Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 271 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,608 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,182 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $90,200 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,136 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.56-3-22 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.56-3-22 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,608 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,384 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,224 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,182 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 392 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06260300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 271 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-1809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 34O. N TACOMA |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 4902 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 24 TIERNON PARK, BUFFALO, NY 14223-1719 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 17, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014255543 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11273 / 7414 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,136.00 (-65.64%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,306.00 (+7.13%) | $344,000 (+81.05%) Land $46,000 Building $298,000 | $344,000 (+11.35%) Land $46,000 Building $298,000 |
| 2024 | $3,086.00 (+212.66%) | $190,000 (-) Land $31,300 Building $158,700 | $308,943 (+13.82%) Land $50,894 Building $258,049 |
| 2023 | $987.00 | $190,000 Land $31,300 Building $158,700 | $271,429 Land $44,714 Building $226,715 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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