Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 289 Riverside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,193 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $492 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 77.57-3-12 |
| Primary APN | 140200 77.57-3-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,193 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 922 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 271 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05297700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 289 RIVERSIDE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14207-2136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 18O. NW HUNT |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 5700 |
289 Riverside Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2017.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 289 RIVERSIDE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201712924 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11308 / 1825 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 289 RIVERSIDE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2136 |
| Document Number | 0113081825 |
| Book / Page | 011308 / 001825 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $80.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 19 ARKANSAS ST BUFFALO NY 142131744, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1744 |
| Document Number | 137980698 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Book Page | 013798/000698 |
| Name | KEYBANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKLYN, OH 44144-0446 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Document Number | 137980677, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Book Page | 013798/000677 |
| Name | KEYBANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114-1306 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 17, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 289 Riverside Ave was $492, down 63% from the year before.
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 | $492.00 (-62.98%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,329.00 (+27.91%) | $149,000 (+132.81%) Land $8,000 Building $141,000 | $149,000 (+43.18%) Land $8,000 Building $141,000 |
| 2024 | $1,039.00 (+212.95%) | $64,000 (-) Land $3,800 Building $60,200 | $104,065 (+13.82%) Land $6,179 Building $97,886 |
| 2023 | $332.00 | $64,000 Land $3,800 Building $60,200 | $91,429 Land $5,429 Building $86,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 289 Riverside Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 289 Riverside 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 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 585 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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