Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 34 Choate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,265 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $399,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $991 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage Jan 2026 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.47-3-33 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.47-3-33 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,265 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 876 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 389 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 406 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11388900 |
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| Street Address | 34 CHOATE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-1925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 31O. E SOUTH PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK INDIAN RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Cazenovia Park-South Park System listed 1982 · 11 contributing resources · NRIS 82005028 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
34 Choate Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 CHOATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jan 7, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025101107 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11446 / 3587 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 30, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0114463585 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 34 CHOATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1925 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 34 CHOATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1925 |
| Document Number | 0141873655 |
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| Date | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14187/3655 |
| Instrument | 2026008521 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 34 CHOATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1925 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 34 CHOATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1925 |
| Document Number | 0114559570 |
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| Date | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Book Page | 11455/9570 |
| Instrument | 2026008522 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2055 |
| Rate | 5.62% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 34 CHOATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1925 |
| Document Number | 0114182819 |
| Book / Page | 11418 / 2819 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023102665 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Title Company | TITLE RESOURCES GUARANTY COMPANY, TITLE RESOURCES GUARANTY CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,180.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 34 CHOATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1925 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 210 N PARK AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2440 |
| Document Number | 0140939319 |
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| Date | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 14093/9319 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 34 CHOATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1925 |
| Document Number | 0113724208 |
| Book / Page | 011372 / 004208 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 34 CHOATE AVE BUFFALO NY 142201925, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1925 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 34 Choate Ave was $991, down 62.3% 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 | $991.00 (-62.35%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,632.00 (+33.94%) | $300,000 (+147.93%) Land $22,000 Building $278,000 | $300,000 (+52.48%) Land $22,000 Building $278,000 |
| 2024 | $1,965.00 (+212.9%) | $121,000 (-) Land $10,700 Building $110,300 | $196,748 (+13.82%) Land $17,398 Building $179,350 |
| 2023 | $628.00 | $121,000 (-) Land $10,700 Building $110,300 | $172,857 (+11.45%) Land $15,286 Building $157,571 |
| 2022 | $121,000 Land $10,700 Building $110,300 | $155,100 Land $13,715 Building $141,385 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 34 Choate 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 34 Choate 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 | 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 |
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| 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 889 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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