Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 33 Melvin Pl, Buffalo, NY 14210
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,090 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,720 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $281 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 123.55-2-8 |
| Primary APN | 140200 123.55-2-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,090 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 916 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 174 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 3,720 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 30.3 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 102 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11067500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 33 MELVIN PL |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14210-2212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 235.29 S ELK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
33 Melvin Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2014.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 33 MELVIN PL, BUFFALO, NY 14210-2212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201455780 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11261 / 9217 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 33 Melvin Pl was $281, down 62.5% 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 | $281.00 (-62.48%) | ||
| 2025 | $749.00 (+31.87%) | $85,000 (+142.86%) Land $8,000 Building $77,000 | $85,000 (+49.36%) Land $8,000 Building $77,000 |
| 2024 | $568.00 (+213.81%) | $35,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $31,000 | $56,911 (+13.82%) Land $6,504 Building $50,407 |
| 2023 | $181.00 | $35,000 Land $4,000 Building $31,000 | $50,000 Land $5,714 Building $44,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 33 Melvin Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1984–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2022 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 33 Melvin Pl is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 202 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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