Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 40 Lyth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,880 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $113,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $406 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale Sep 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 100.25-4-37.1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 100.25-4-37.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 608 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,880 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 176 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04171150 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 LYTH AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14208-1405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 245.00 W JEFFERSON |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY'S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 16802 |
40 Lyth Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 LYTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14208-1405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 10, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 10, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020190540 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11369 / 789 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 27, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111389775 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 40 LYTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14208-1405 |
| Document Number | 0113690789 |
| Book / Page | 11369 / 789 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020190540 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $452.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7211 NARROWS AVE # AVE2F, 7211, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-1810 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 LYTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14208-1405 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 40 LYTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14208-1405 |
| Document Number | 0113342671 |
| Book / Page | 011334 / 002671 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $78.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 150 ONTARIO ST BUFFALO NY 142071450, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1450 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Lyth Ave was $406, down 60.2% 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 | $406.00 (-60.16%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,019.00 (+60.98%) | $123,000 (+215.38%) Land $24,000 Building $99,000 | $123,000 (+93.96%) Land $24,000 Building $99,000 |
| 2024 | $633.00 (+213.37%) | $39,000 (-) Land $3,000 Building $36,000 | $63,415 (+13.82%) Land $4,878 Building $58,537 |
| 2023 | $202.00 | $39,000 Land $3,000 Building $36,000 | $55,714 Land $4,286 Building $51,428 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 40 Lyth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 40 Lyth Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 849 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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