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285 North Dr, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 285 North Dr, Buffalo, NY 14216

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,616 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.132 acres (5,740 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill$1,104 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 78.50-2-30

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 78.50-2-30
Alternative APNs
  • 02000785000002030000
  • 06534100

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,616 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,416 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,200 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialWood
Lot Area5,740 sqft (0.132 acres)
Lot Dimensions164 ft deep x 35 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area216 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number06534100
Street Address285 NORTH DR
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14216-1924
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description3OO.38 W CUNARD
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number30.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract4800

Owner

285 North Dr, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2011.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address285 NORTH DR, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1924
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateSep 29, 2011
Transfer Doc0000200184
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateDec 28, 2021
Property Address285 NORTH DR, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1924
Document Number0113935511
Book / Page11393 / 5511
Map ReferenceDOC 991
Instrument DateDec 1, 2021
Instrument2021258101
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 5, 2024
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address285 NORTH DR, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1924

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 285 North Dr was $1,104 with exemptions applied, down 46.2% 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$1,104.00 (-46.2%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption
2025$2,052.00 (-2.75%)$352,000 (+52.38%) Land $59,000 Building $293,000$352,000 (-6.29%) Land $59,000 Building $293,000
2024$2,110.00 (+170.51%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$231,000 (-) Land $35,900 Building $195,100$375,610 (+13.82%) Land $58,374 Building $317,236
2023$780.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$231,000 Land $35,900 Building $195,100$330,000 Land $51,286 Building $278,714

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 285 North Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1989.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1989)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1989

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

Wildfire risk around 285 North Dr 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 RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 96% of New York
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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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