Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 394 Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,046 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,170 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,900 (Oct 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $902 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.68-4-29 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.68-4-29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,046 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,023 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,023 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 4,170 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 374 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04728200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 394 BIRD AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 63. E BAYNES |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 6301 |
394 Bird Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2007.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 410 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1232 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007213582 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11135 / 6450 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 394 Bird Ave was $902, down 66.4% 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 | $902.00 (-66.42%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,686.00 (+2.09%) | $273,000 (+68.52%) Land $41,000 Building $232,000 | $273,000 (+3.64%) Land $41,000 Building $232,000 |
| 2024 | $2,631.00 (+212.84%) | $162,000 (-) Land $20,300 Building $141,700 | $263,415 (+13.82%) Land $33,008 Building $230,407 |
| 2023 | $841.00 | $162,000 Land $20,300 Building $141,700 | $231,429 Land $29,000 Building $202,429 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 394 Bird Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 394 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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