Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 38 Colfax Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,276 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,710 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $277 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 90.46-8-15 |
| Primary APN | 140200 90.46-8-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,276 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 638 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 638 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,710 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07691500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 COLFAX AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-2602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 18O. W DEERFIELD |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 3901 |
38 Colfax Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2016 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 COLFAX AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 26, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113040592 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Colfax Ave was $277 with exemptions applied.
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 | $277.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $112,000 (+173.17%) Land $8,000 Building $104,000 | $112,000 (+68%) Land $8,000 Building $104,000 | |
| 2024 | $546.00 (+243.4%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $41,000 (-) Land $4,500 Building $36,500 | $66,667 (+13.82%) Land $7,317 Building $59,350 |
| 2023 | $159.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $41,000 Land $4,500 Building $36,500 | $58,571 Land $6,429 Building $52,142 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Colfax 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.
Wildfire risk around 38 Colfax Ave 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 775 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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