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396 Potomac Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 396 Potomac Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,448 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.06 acres (2,596 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$400,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$1,354 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Transfer
May 2021 Sale & Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 88.76-4-52

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 88.76-4-52
Alternative APNs
  • 02000887600004052000
  • 04845700

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,448 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,224 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,224 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialWood
Lot Area2,596 sqft (0.06 acres)
Lot Dimensions80 ft deep x 30 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area648 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number04845700
Street Address396 POTOMAC AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14213-1264
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeN-2R
Legal Description35. E BAYNES
Legal SubdivisionSTEVENS SURVEY
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number52.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4007
Census Tract6301

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address396 POTOMAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1264
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingIndividual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 27, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 10, 2021Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
KEY BANK NA
Jun 19, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Nov 24, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
ST JOSEPHS BUFFALO FCU
Mar 3, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
CORNERSTONE CMNTY FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 10, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 10, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 10, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202189091
Deed Book / Page11379 / 7824
Last Transfer DateOct 20, 2025
Transfer Doc0114524541
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateOct 27, 2025
Property Address396 POTOMAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1264
Document Number0114524541
Book / Page11452 / 4541
Instrument DateOct 20, 2025
Instrument2025195444
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 11, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address543 ASHLAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1378

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address396 POTOMAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1264

May 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMay 10, 2021
Property Address396 POTOMAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1264
Document Number0113797824
Book / Page11379 / 7824
Instrument DateApr 8, 2021
Instrument2021089091
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,600.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Partial Parcel

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address190 BAYNES ST, 190, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2498

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address543 ASHLAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1378

Mortgage

Document Number0139942371
DateMay 10, 2021
Book Page13994/2371
Instrument2021089092
Lender
NameKEY BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCLEVELAND, OH 44114
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2051

June 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJun 19, 2020
Property Address396 POTOMAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1264
Document Number0113618404
Book / Page011361 / 008404
Instrument DateJun 19, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 8, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address190 BAYNES ST #1 BUFFALO NY 142132498, 1, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2498

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionERIE NY
Property Address396 POTOMAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1264
Document Number0138380479
Instrument DateNov 24, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 29, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address396 POTOMAC AVE BUFFALO NY 142131264, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1264

Mortgage

Document Number0138380479
DateDec 6, 2017
Book Page013838/000479
Lender
NameST JOSEPHS BUFFALO FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressBUFFALO, NY 14223
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueDec 5, 2037
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionERIE NY
Property Address396 POTOMAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1264
Document Number0138040001
Book / Page013804 / 000001
Instrument DateMar 3, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 7, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address396 POTOMAC AVE BUFFALO NY 142131264, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1264

Mortgage

Document Number0138040001
DateMar 8, 2017
Book Page013804/000001
Lender
NameCORNERSTONE CMNTY FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressLOCKPORT, NY 14095
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueMar 7, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,354.00 (-64.86%)
2025$3,853.00 (+12.43%)$410,000 (+94.31%) Land $24,000 Building $386,000$410,000 (+19.5%) Land $24,000 Building $386,000
2024$3,427.00 (+212.68%)$211,000 (-) Land $15,600 Building $195,400$343,089 (+13.82%) Land $25,366 Building $317,723
2023$1,096.00$211,000 Land $15,600 Building $195,400$301,429 Land $22,286 Building $279,143

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1978)
Most Recent ClaimMar 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 1,214 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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