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288 Potomac Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 288 Potomac Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213

Property Summary

Property TypeMulti-Family Dwellings
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,124 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.097 acres (4,200 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$58,000 (Jun 2016)
Tax Bill$977 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Mortgage
Oct 2023 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 88.75-3-32

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 88.75-3-32
Alternative APNs
  • 02000887500003032000
  • 04606600

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,124 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,056 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,068 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area4,200 sqft (0.097 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 30 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area326 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number04606600
Street Address288 POTOMAC AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14213-3200
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning CodeN-2R
Legal Description273. W PARKDALE
Legal SubdivisionSTEVENS SURVEY
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number32.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract17100

Owner

288 Potomac Ave, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2016.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address495 AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2843
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants in Common

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 30, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
TOMPKINS TRUST CO
Oct 30, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
Aug 22, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
NORTHWEST BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 1, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 1, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 22, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2016111073
Deed Book / Page11296 / 8120
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionERIE NY
Property Address288 POTOMAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-3200
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 14, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0141087215
DateOct 30, 2023
Book Page14108/7215
Instrument2023187196
Lender
NameTOMPKINS TRUST CO
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPERRY, NY 14530
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

October 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateOct 30, 2023
Property Address288 POTOMAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-3200
Document Number0114237799
Book / Page11423 / 7799
Instrument DateOct 28, 2023
Instrument2023187195
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 14, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address495 AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2843

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address495 AMHOOT, BUFFALO, NY 14207

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionERIE NY
Property Address288 POTOMAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-3200
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0138674508
DateAug 22, 2018
Book Page13867/4508
Instrument2018167674
Lender
NameNORTHWEST BANK
TypeBank
AddressBUFFALO, NY 14221
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 288 Potomac Ave was $977, down 69.4% 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$977.00 (-69.36%)
2025$3,189.00 (-12.73%)$296,000 (+31.56%) Land $24,000 Building $272,000$296,000 (-19.09%) Land $24,000 Building $272,000
2024$3,654.00 (+212.57%)$225,000 (-) Land $6,600 Building $218,400$365,854 (+13.82%) Land $10,732 Building $355,122
2023$1,169.00$225,000 (-) Land $6,600 Building $218,400$321,429 (+11.41%) Land $9,429 Building $312,000
2022$225,000 Land $6,600 Building $218,400$288,500 Land $8,463 Building $280,037

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 288 Potomac 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 288 Potomac 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 746 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
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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