Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 40 Montclair Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.084 acres (3,660 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $18,500 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $370 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 90.38-7-8 |
| Primary APN | 140200 90.38-7-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 852 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 748 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,660 sqft (0.084 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07331200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 MONTCLAIR AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-2124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 24O. S SHAWNEE |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 3901 |
40 Montclair Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2016.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 MONTCLAIR AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10937 / 90 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 16, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112974491 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Montclair Ave was $370, down 6% 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 | $370.00 (-6%) | ||
| 2025 | $925.00 (+62.85%) | $112,000 (+22%) Land $7,000 Building $105,000 | $112,000 (+96.8%) Land $7,000 Building $105,000 |
| 2024 | $568.00 (+213.81%) | $35,000 (-) Land $2,100 Building $32,900 | $56,911 (+13.82%) Land $3,415 Building $53,496 |
| 2023 | $181.00 | $35,000 Land $2,100 Building $32,900 | $50,000 Land $3,000 Building $47,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Montclair 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.
The area around 40 Montclair 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 775 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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