31 Custer St, Buffalo, NY 14214 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 31 Custer St, Buffalo, NY 14214

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	6 bd · 2 ba · 2,362 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.077 acres (3,330 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$200,000 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill	$743 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 79.54-4-50`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 79.54-4-50`
Alternative APNs	`02000795400004050000` `06982600`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,362 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,181 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,181 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Composition/Composite
Lot Area	3,330 sqft (0.077 acres)
Lot Dimensions	111 ft deep x 30 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	216 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	345 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	06982600
Street Address	31 CUSTER ST
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14214-1169
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	311.8O W MAIN
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	50.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	4702

Owner

31 Custer St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	5232 N LAMON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630-1606
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants in Common

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 1, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HUNT MORTGAGE
Jul 2, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AKRON
Nov 20, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 1, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 1, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 2, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20212021062411
Deed Book / Page	11377 / 6054
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Apr 1, 2021
Property Address	31 CUSTER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1169
Document Number	0113776054
Book / Page	11377 / 6054
Map Reference	LB 451 PG 530
Instrument Date	Mar 22, 2021
Instrument	2021062411
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 30, 2026
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$800.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	360 EAST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2519

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	31 CUSTER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1169

Mortgage

Document Number	0139881318
Date	Apr 1, 2021
Instrument	13988/1318

Lender

Name	HUNT MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

July 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Jul 2, 2019
Property Address	31 CUSTER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1169
Document Number	0113464498
Book / Page	011346 / 004498
Instrument Date	Jun 28, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 24, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$160.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	306 EAST ST BUFFALO NY 142072517, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2517

Mortgage

Document Number	139016017
Date	Jul 2, 2019
Book Page	013901/006017

Lender

Name	BANK OF AKRON
Type	Bank
Address	AKRON, NY 14001

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.87%

November 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Nov 20, 2018
Property Address	31 CUSTER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1169
Document Number	0113376032
Book / Page	011337 / 006032
Instrument Date	Nov 20, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 11, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$125.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	39-31 QUEENS BLVD JAMAICA NY 11435, JAMAICA, NY 11435

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 31 Custer St was $743, up 31.3% 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	$743.00 (+31.27%)
2025	$566.00 (-65.49%)	$225,000 (+122.77%) Land $20,000 Building $205,000	$225,000 (+37%) Land $20,000 Building $205,000
2024	$1,640.00 (+212.98%)	$101,000 (-) Land $9,000 Building $92,000	$164,228 (+13.82%) Land $14,634 Building $149,594
2023	$524.00	$101,000 Land $9,000 Building $92,000	$144,286 Land $12,857 Building $131,429

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 31 Custer St 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.

Wildfire

The area around 31 Custer St 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 660 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.

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