309 West Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 309 West Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 3,301 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.137 acres (5,960 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$360,000 (Dec 2022)
Tax Bill	$1,189 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 99.76-9-35`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 99.76-9-35`
Alternative APNs	`02000997600009035000` `01333400`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,301 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,600 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,350 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	351 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Wood
Lot Area	5,960 sqft (0.137 acres)
Lot Dimensions	149 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	396 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	210 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	01333400
Street Address	309 WEST AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14201-1113
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code	N-2R
Legal Description	237. SE JERSEY
Legal Block	9
Legal Lot Number	35.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	6904

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within the Fargo Estate Historic District listed 2016 · 393 contributing resources · NRIS 15001024

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

Owner

309 West Ave, a triplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2022.

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

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	331 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1229
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 12, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP
Feb 15, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE
Sep 1, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 12, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 12, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 1, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20222022230681
Deed Book / Page	11411 / 6595
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 11, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc	0111513729
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Dec 12, 2022
Property Address	309 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1113
Document Number	0114116595
Book / Page	11411 / 6595
Instrument Date	Nov 9, 2022
Instrument	2022230681
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 1, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,440.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3728 5TH ST S, ARLINGTON, VA 22204-1681

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	331 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1229

Mortgage

Document Number	0140771425
Date	Dec 12, 2022
Book Page	14077/1425
Instrument	2022230682

Lender

Name	PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ROCHESTER, NY 14618

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2053

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	309 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1113
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0138875657
Date	Feb 15, 2019
Book Page	13887/5657
Instrument	2019031615

Lender

Name	MOVEMENT MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FORT MILL, SC 29707

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2049

September 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Sep 1, 2017
Property Address	309 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1113
Document Number	0113182238
Book / Page	011318 / 002238
Instrument Date	Sep 1, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 5, 2017

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$283.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3725 5TH ST S ARLINGTON VA 22204, ARLINGTON, VA 22204

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 309 West Ave was $1,189, down 69.9% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,189.00 (-69.93%)
2025	$3,954.00 (-15.19%)	$360,000 (+25.44%) Land $34,000 Building $326,000	$360,000 (-22.86%) Land $34,000 Building $326,000
2024	$4,662.00 (+212.68%)	$287,000 (-) Land $18,400 Building $268,600	$466,667 (+13.82%) Land $29,919 Building $436,748
2023	$1,491.00	$287,000 Land $18,400 Building $268,600	$410,000 Land $26,286 Building $383,714

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 309 West Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 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

The area around 309 West 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,014 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 Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Greenlight Networks.

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