Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 40 Croy Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,518 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $99,900 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,965 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143089 79.20-13-2 |
| Primary APN | 143089 79.20-13-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,518 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,218 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 63.8 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 021 0009000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 CROY AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-1311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 1666-1680 SL 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 4300 |
40 Croy Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2004.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 CROY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 19, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004752 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11076 / 820 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000678 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 40 CROY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1311 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHIAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 CROY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1311 |
| Document Number | 0139731070 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13973/1070 |
| Instrument | 2021000222 |
| Name | THE SUMMIT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ROCHESTER, NY 14626 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2046 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Croy Ave was $1,965, down 3.4% 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 | $1,965.00 (-3.44%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,035.00 (-32.62%) | $60,000 (-) Land $3,000 Building $57,000 | $80,000 (+6.67%) Land $4,000 Building $76,000 |
| 2024 | $3,020.00 | $60,000 (-) Land $3,000 Building $57,000 | $75,000 (+13.75%) Land $3,750 Building $71,250 |
| 2023 | $60,000 Land $3,000 Building $57,000 | $65,934 Land $3,297 Building $62,637 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Croy Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · 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.
The area around 40 Croy 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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 616 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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