Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 40 Prospect Pl, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,620 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,620 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Dec 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $2,072 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 140900 142.53-3-4 |
| Primary APN | 140900 142.53-3-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,620 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 460 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,620 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 154 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 250 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4720 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 PROSPECT PL |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-2314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | LOT 28 MURPHY TRACT D5 81 X 3O X 154 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 12300 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 PROSPECT PL, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 10880 / 9845 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,072.00 | ||
| 2025 | $95,000 (-) Land $6,700 Building $88,300 | $148,438 (+23.39%) Land $10,469 Building $137,969 | |
| 2023 | $95,000 (-) Land $6,700 Building $88,300 | $120,300 (+13.92%) Land $8,484 Building $111,816 | |
| 2022 | $95,000 Land $6,700 Building $88,300 | $105,600 Land $7,448 Building $98,152 | |
| 2021 | $759.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2014) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2014 · Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
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.
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 759 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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