Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 33 Stearns Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,498 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,420 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,705 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 142.63-3-13.1 |
| Primary APN | 140900 142.63-3-13.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,498 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 999 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 499 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,420 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 527 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 5350 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 33 STEARNS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-2703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | S/M FOR 92-93 ROLL MC 846 L125 & L124 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 16200 |
33 Stearns Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2019.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 33 STEARNS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2703 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019231279 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11351 / 5414 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 33 STEARNS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2703 |
| Document Number | 0113515414 |
| Book / Page | 11351 / 5414 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019231279 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 33 STEARNS AVE, 33, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-2703 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 33 STEARNS AVE, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-2703 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 33 Stearns Ave was $2,705.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,705.00 | ||
| 2025 | $118,000 Land $9,500 Building $108,500 | $184,375 Land $14,844 Building $169,531 | |
| 2023 | $118,000 (-) Land $9,500 Building $108,500 | $149,400 (+13.96%) Land $12,028 Building $137,372 | |
| 2022 | $118,000 Land $9,500 Building $108,500 | $131,100 Land $10,555 Building $120,545 | |
| 2021 | $1,027.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 33 Stearns Ave 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.
The area around 33 Stearns 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 |
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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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 759 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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