38 Delham Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 38 Delham Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,080 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size	0.121 acres (5,265 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$365,000 (Dec 2025)
Tax Bill	$1,110 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 89.23-2-25`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 89.23-2-25`
Alternative APNs	`02000892300002025000` `05879200`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,080 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,040 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,040 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1938
Effective Year Built	Effective 1938
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Composition/Composite
Lot Area	5,265 sqft (0.121 acres)
Lot Dimensions	135 ft deep x 39 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	254 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	05879200
Street Address	38 DELHAM AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14216-3309
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	345. E DELAWARE
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	25.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	5400

Owner

38 Delham Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2025.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	8786 STAHLEY RD, EAST AMHERST, NY 14051-1585
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 26, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 26, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2025234904
Deed Book / Page	11455 / 2109
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 6, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc	0000115560
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Dec 26, 2025
Property Address	38 DELHAM AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3309
Document Number	0114552109
Book / Page	11455 / 2109
Map Reference	DOC 1133
Instrument Date	Dec 5, 2025
Instrument	2025234904
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 16, 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	$1,460.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	38 DELHAM AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3309

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8786 STAHLEY RD, EAST AMHERST, NY 14051-1585

Mortgage

Document Number	0141854046
Date	Dec 26, 2025
Instrument	14185/4046

Lender

Name	KEY BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2056

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Delham Ave was $1,110, down 67.6% 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	$1,110.00 (-67.56%)
2025	$3,422.00 (-4.23%)	$336,000 (+52.73%) Land $57,000 Building $279,000	$336,000 (-6.07%) Land $57,000 Building $279,000
2024	$3,573.00 (+212.6%)	$220,000 (-) Land $36,100 Building $183,900	$357,724 (+13.82%) Land $58,699 Building $299,025
2023	$1,143.00	$220,000 Land $36,100 Building $183,900	$314,286 Land $51,571 Building $262,715

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 38 Delham Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.

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
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1979–1987)
Most Recent Claim	Jun 1987 · river or lake flooding

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

Wildfire risk around 38 Delham 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.

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 531 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

May also be available: Greenlight Networks.

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