38 Rich Pl, Buffalo, NY 14218 Property Records

Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 38 Rich Pl, Buffalo, NY 14218

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,255 sqft · built 1902
Lot Size	0.097 acres (4,200 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$140,000 (Jan 2025)
Tax Bill	$2,258 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2020 Sale Nov 2019 Foreclosure
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140900 142.45-3-28`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140900 142.45-3-28`
Alternative APNs	`09001424500003028000` `4393`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,255 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,255 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1902
Effective Year Built	Effective 1902
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	Raised
Lot Area	4,200 sqft (0.097 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 30 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	126 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	4393
Street Address	38 RICH PL
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14218-2335
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MR
Legal Description	LOT 12 CALDWELL F D D4 43 X 3O X 14O
Legal Subdivision	BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	28.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	LACKAWANNA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4001
Census Tract	12300

Owner

38 Rich Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2025.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	38 RICH PL, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2335
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 6, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Nov 7, 2019	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 16, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 16, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 6, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20252025009338
Deed Book / Page	11441 / 1654
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 14, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	0113524235
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Jan 6, 2020
Property Address	38 RICH PL, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2335
Document Number	0113551321
Book / Page	011355 / 001321
Instrument Date	Jan 2, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 13, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$46.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	34 RICH PL LACKAWANNA NY 142182335, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-2335

November 2019: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Nov 7, 2019
Property Address	38 RICH PL, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2335
Document Number	0113524235
Book / Page	011352 / 004235
Instrument Date	Oct 14, 2019
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Dec 4, 2019
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$33.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	310 DEERWOOD LN GRAND ISLAND NY 140723308, GRAND ISLAND, NY 14072-3308

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Rich Pl was $2,258.

Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Lackawanna City
Unified School District	Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,258.00
2025		$110,000 Land $6,500 Building $103,500	$171,875 Land $10,156 Building $161,719
2023		$59,000 (-) Land $6,500 Building $52,500	$74,700 (+13.87%) Land $8,230 Building $66,470
2022		$59,000 Land $6,500 Building $52,500	$65,600 Land $7,227 Building $58,373
2021	$1,010.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 38 Rich Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 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
Community Rating System	Class 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	7 (1979–2013)
Most Recent Claim	Oct 2013 · rainfall accumulation

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

The area around 38 Rich Pl 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

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	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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 730 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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