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3 Colvin Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 3 Colvin Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,228 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.106 acres (4,596 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$379,900 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill$1,308 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Mortgage
Mar 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 78.81-4-17

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 78.81-4-17
Alternative APNs
  • 02000788100004017000
  • 05834500

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,228 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,018 sqft
2nd Floor Area988 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area222 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area4,596 sqft (0.106 acres)
Lot Dimensions64 ft deep x 55 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area220 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area105 sqft
Patio Area175 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number05834500
Street Address3 COLVIN AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14216-3303
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal DescriptionNO COR AMHERST
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number17.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4005
Census Tract5400

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Parkside East Historic District
listed 1986 · 1,777 contributing resources · NRIS 86002817

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

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address3 COLVIN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3303
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 22, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NORTHWEST BANK
Mar 22, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 22, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 22, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20232023049629
Deed Book / Page11415 / 2431
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionERIE NY
Property Address3 COLVIN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3303
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 16, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address365 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1231

Mortgage

Document Number0140855727
DateMar 22, 2023
Book Page14085/5727
Instrument2023049630
Lender
NameNORTHWEST BANK
TypeBank
AddressWARREN, PA 16365
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2053

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMar 22, 2023
Property Address3 COLVIN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3303
Document Number0114152431
Book / Page11415 / 2431
Instrument DateMar 15, 2023
Instrument2023049629
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,520.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address26 HANCOCK ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3103

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address3 COLVIN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3303

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
2026$1,308.00 (-64.87%) Homeowner's exemption
2025$3,723.00 (+12.38%)$396,000 (+94.12%) Land $69,000 Building $327,000$396,000 (+19.38%) Land $69,000 Building $327,000
2024$3,313.00 (+212.55%) Homeowner's exemption$204,000 (-) Land $48,000 Building $156,000$331,707 (+13.82%) Land $78,049 Building $253,658
2023$1,060.00 Homeowner's exemption$204,000 (-) Land $48,000 Building $156,000$291,429 (+11.45%) Land $68,572 Building $222,857
2022$204,000 Land $48,000 Building $156,000$261,500 Land $61,529 Building $199,971

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

Flood

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 Policies2 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 93 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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