Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 38 Melroy Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,648 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,310 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $865 (2021) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 142.31-2-30 |
| Primary APN | 140900 142.31-2-30 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,648 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 928 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,310 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3880 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 MELROY AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-1627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SL 13 & N 15 FT SL 14 MC 808 REED TR E2-92Z FL283T10R7-MC808 4/10/190 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 16200 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 MELROY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-1627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 23, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112519200 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $130,000 (-) Land $9,800 Building $120,200 | $203,125 (+23.41%) Land $15,312 Building $187,813 | |
| 2023 | $130,000 (-) Land $9,800 Building $120,200 | $164,600 (+13.99%) Land $12,408 Building $152,192 | |
| 2022 | $130,000 Land $9,800 Building $120,200 | $144,400 Land $10,886 Building $133,514 | |
| 2021 | $865.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | 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 423 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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