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274 Sterling Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 274 Sterling Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,952 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size0.124 acres (5,400 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$1,295 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Transfer
Apr 2026 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 78.58-1-2

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 78.58-1-2
Alternative APNs
  • 02000785800001002000
  • 06710300

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,952 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,496 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,456 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialComposition/Composite
Lot Area5,400 sqft (0.124 acres)
Lot Dimensions135 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Pool TypeAbove-Ground Pool
Pool Area330 sqft
PorchPatio
Porch Area238 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number06710300
Street Address274 STERLING AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14216-1907
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description29O. N TACOMA
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number2.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract4902

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address276 STERLING AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1907
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingIndividual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 6, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 6, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateFeb 17, 2026
Transfer Doc0114592031
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateApr 6, 2026
Property Address274 STERLING AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1907
Document Number0000062286
Book / Page11459 / 2031
Instrument DateFeb 17, 2026
Instrument202662286
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 9, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

April 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateApr 6, 2026
Property Address274 STERLING AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1907
Document Number0114592031
Book / Page11459 / 2031
Instrument DateFeb 17, 2026
Instrument202662286
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 23, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$1,295.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption
2025$392,000 (+56.18%) Land $57,000 Building $335,000$392,000 (-3.95%) Land $57,000 Building $335,000
2024$4,077.00 (+212.65%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$251,000 (-) Land $36,600 Building $214,400$408,130 (+13.82%) Land $59,512 Building $348,618
2023$1,304.00 Homeowner's exemption$251,000 Land $36,600 Building $214,400$358,571 Land $52,286 Building $306,285

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

Flood

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

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 1,124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Greenlight Networks.

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