Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 398 Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,978 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,170 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $111,300 (Dec 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,070 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Line of Credit Jun 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.68-4-28 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.68-4-28 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,978 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 994 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,170 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 147 sqft |
| Patio Area | 500 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04728300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 398 BIRD AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 93. E BAYNES |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 6301 |
398 Bird Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2007.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 398 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EVANS BANK NA |
| Jun 5, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20072007267551 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11138 / 5408 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0110949113 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 398 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1232 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 398 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1232 |
| Document Number | 0140699685 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14069/9685 |
| Instrument | 2022188690 |
| Name | EVANS BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14221 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 398 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1232 |
| Document Number | 0113452542 |
| Book / Page | 11345 / 2542 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019111798 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 398 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1232 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 398 Bird Ave was $1,070 with a homeowner's exemption, down 70.3% 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 | $1,070.00 (-70.34%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,607.00 (-16.83%) | $324,000 (+21.35%) Land $41,000 Building $283,000 | $324,000 (-25.37%) Land $41,000 Building $283,000 |
| 2024 | $4,337.00 (+212.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $267,000 (-) Land $20,000 Building $247,000 | $434,146 (+13.82%) Land $32,520 Building $401,626 |
| 2023 | $1,387.00 Homeowner's exemption | $267,000 Land $20,000 Building $247,000 | $381,429 Land $28,571 Building $352,858 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 398 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 398 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 |
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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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