Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 296 Riverside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $66,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $409 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale Jan 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 77.58-1-40 |
| Primary APN | 140200 77.58-1-40 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,588 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 948 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 520 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05288400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 296 RIVERSIDE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14207-2137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 5OO. SE ONTARIO |
| Legal Subdivision | JONES TRACT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 5700 |
296 Riverside Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 COLUMBINE DR, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4603 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 20, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage CHESTER GROSOFSKY ETUX |
| May 1, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023103546 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11418 / 3546 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111548161 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 296 RIVERSIDE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2137 |
| Document Number | 0114183546 |
| Book / Page | 11418 / 3546 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023103546 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $264.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1608 DODGE RD, EAST AMHERST, NY 14051-2106 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 COLUMBINE DR, AMHERST, NY 14221-4603 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 296 RIVERSIDE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2137 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1608 DODGE RD, EAST AMHERST, NY 14051-2106 |
| Document Number | 0140362193 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 20, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14036/2193 |
| Instrument | 2022013168 |
| Name | CHESTER GROSOFSKY ETUX |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 1070 N FOREST RD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 296 RIVERSIDE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2137 |
| Document Number | 0113287491 |
| Book / Page | 011328 / 007491 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $42.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1608 DODGE RD EAST AMHERST NY 140512106, EAST AMHERST, NY 14051-2106 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 296 Riverside Ave was $409, 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 | $409.00 (-62.95%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,104.00 (+28.37%) | $124,000 (+133.96%) Land $8,000 Building $116,000 | $124,000 (+43.89%) Land $8,000 Building $116,000 |
| 2024 | $860.00 (+212.73%) | $53,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $49,000 | $86,179 (+13.82%) Land $6,504 Building $79,675 |
| 2023 | $275.00 | $53,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $49,000 | $75,714 (+11.51%) Land $5,714 Building $70,000 |
| 2022 | $53,000 Land $4,000 Building $49,000 | $67,900 Land $5,125 Building $62,775 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 296 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 296 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 |
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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 | 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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