Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 391 Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,904 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $192,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,255 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.76-3-1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.76-3-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,904 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,461 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,443 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,300 sqft (0.076 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 33.2 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 160 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 350 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04732600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 391 BIRD AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | EAST COR BAYNES |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 6301 |
391 Bird Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2017.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 391 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1233 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Aug 16, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017221720 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11321 / 247 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113173856 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 391 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1233 |
| Document Number | 0113210247 |
| Book / Page | 11321 / 0247 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017221720 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,728.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 JOSEPH DR, 105, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-6223 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18 OSCHAWA AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14210-2512 |
| Document Number | 2017221721 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017221721 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 391 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1233 |
| Document Number | 0113173856 |
| Book / Page | 011317 / 003856 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 JOSEPH DR TONAWANDA NY 141506223, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-6223 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 391 Bird Ave was $1,255, down 68.9% 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 | $1,255.00 (-68.93%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,039.00 (-10.88%) | $380,000 (+36.2%) Land $39,000 Building $341,000 | $380,000 (-16.24%) Land $39,000 Building $341,000 |
| 2024 | $4,532.00 (+212.77%) | $279,000 (-) Land $22,000 Building $257,000 | $453,659 (+13.82%) Land $35,772 Building $417,887 |
| 2023 | $1,449.00 | $279,000 Land $22,000 Building $257,000 | $398,571 Land $31,429 Building $367,142 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 391 Bird Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 391 Bird 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 |
|---|
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 746 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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