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298 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 298 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details9,366 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$4,691 (2019)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 99.52-5-11

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 99.52-5-11
Alternative APNs
  • 02000995200005011000
  • 00805000

Interior

Units8 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area9,366 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area3,318 sqft
Unfinished Basement3,318 sqft
Fire SprinklersFire Sprinklers
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Lot Area8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 119 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number00805000
Street Address298 RICHMOND AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14222-1940
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeN-2R
Legal DescriptionSOUTH COR VERMONT 52 R 120 ON VERMNT
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number11.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract6701

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Delaware Park-Front Park System
listed 1982 · 25 contributing resources · NRIS 82005029

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

298 Richmond Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2020.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address100 WELLS AVE, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-3242
Owner TypeCompany

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateMay 11, 2020
Transfer Doc0113605244
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

May 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMay 19, 2020
Property Address298 RICHMOND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1940
Document Number0113605244
Book / Page011360 / 005244
Instrument DateMay 11, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 17, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address100 WELLS AVE NEWTON MA 024593242, NEWTON, MA 02459-3242

Mortgage

Document Number139400525
DateMay 19, 2020
Book Page013940/000525
Lender
NameWALKER & DUNLOP
Address7501 WISCONSIN AVE # 1200E, BETHESDA, MD 20814-6531
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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
2025$506,000 Land $104,500 Building $401,500$506,000 Land $104,500 Building $401,500
2023$225,000 Land $87,100 Building $137,900$321,429 Land $124,429 Building $197,000
2019$4,691.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 298 Richmond Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1982.

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 Claims4 (1982–1986)
Most Recent ClaimJan 1986 · river or lake flooding

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

The area around 298 Richmond 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 1,044 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Greenlight Networks
Fiber		10,000 / 10,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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