Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 29 Birch St, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,501 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,950 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $35,360 (Feb 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $962 (2021) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 140900 141.84-4-9 |
| Primary APN | 140900 141.84-4-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,501 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,202 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 299 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,950 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 119 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1320 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 29 BIRCH ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-3305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT 11O1 BETHLEHEM PARK B9 124 W 45 X 11O |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 17400 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29 BIRCH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201131677 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11198 / 3832 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111672752 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,000 (-) Land $4,600 Building $59,400 | $100,000 (+23.46%) Land $7,187 Building $92,813 | |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $64,000 (-) Land $4,600 Building $59,400 | $81,000 (+13.92%) Land $5,822 Building $75,178 |
| 2022 | $64,000 Land $4,600 Building $59,400 | $71,100 Land $5,110 Building $65,990 | |
| 2021 | $962.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 39 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 39 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 35 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 35 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 188 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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