Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 40 W Balcom St, Buffalo, NY 14209
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,973 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,130 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $11,200 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $773 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 100.32-1-9 |
| Primary APN | 140200 100.32-1-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,973 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,003 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 970 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,130 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 143 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03769000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 W BALCOM ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14209-1408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 279. W HARVARD PL. |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 16900 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 LINWOOD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1209 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 9, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20139524 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11237 / 2375 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111552927 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 40 W BALCOM ST, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1408 |
| Document Number | 0113224084 |
| Book / Page | 011322 / 004084 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 709 LINWOOD AVE BUFFALO NY 142091209, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1209 |
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 | $773.00 (-61.37%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,001.00 (+45%) | $234,000 (+175.29%) Land $49,000 Building $185,000 | $234,000 (+69.31%) Land $49,000 Building $185,000 |
| 2024 | $1,380.00 (+212.93%) | $85,000 (-) Land $27,000 Building $58,000 | $138,211 (+13.82%) Land $43,902 Building $94,309 |
| 2023 | $441.00 | $85,000 Land $27,000 Building $58,000 | $121,429 Land $38,572 Building $82,857 |
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
| 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.
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 657 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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