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272 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 272 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,954 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.124 acres (5,400 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$342,500 (Jan 2024)
Tax Bill$1,205 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Sale
Jan 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 78.56-2-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 78.56-2-1
Alternative APNs
  • 02000785600002001000
  • 06269600

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,954 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,585 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,369 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area5,400 sqft (0.124 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 36 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area520 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area209 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number06269600
Street Address272 COMMONWEALTH AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14216-1810
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description335. N TACOMA
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number1.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract4902

Owner

272 Commonwealth Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2024.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address3402 169TH AVE NE, BELLEVUE, WA 98008-2064
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 30, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO
Jan 27, 2017Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 30, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 30, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 27, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20242024015898
Deed Book / Page11427 / 3436
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJan 30, 2024
Property Address272 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1810
Document Number0114273436
Book / Page11427 / 3436
Instrument DateJan 16, 2024
Instrument2024015898
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 22, 2024
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,370.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address272 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1810

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3402 169TH AVE NE, BELLEVUE, WA 98008-2064

January 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJan 27, 2017
Property Address272 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1810
Document Number0113086374
Book / Page11308 / 6374
Instrument DateJan 25, 2017
Instrument2017020401
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$2,025.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address348 LAKEFRONT BLVD, 348, BUFFALO, NY 14202-4317

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address28 JEN CT, GRAND ISLAND, NY 14072-1393

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 272 Commonwealth Ave was $1,205, down 65.9% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,205.00 (-65.94%)
2025$3,538.00 (+5.23%)$365,000 (+76.33%) Land $57,000 Building $308,000$365,000 (+8.44%) Land $57,000 Building $308,000
2024$3,362.00 (+212.74%)$207,000 (-) Land $35,500 Building $171,500$336,585 (+13.82%) Land $57,724 Building $278,861
2023$1,075.00$207,000 Land $35,500 Building $171,500$295,714 Land $50,714 Building $245,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 272 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 272 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 RiskNot 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 SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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

ProviderMax 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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