Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 405 Potomac Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,680 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,380 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,103 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.76-5-2 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.76-5-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,680 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,330 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,380 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 146 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 486 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 497 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04850400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 405 POTOMAC AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1265 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 12O. E BAYNES |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 6301 |
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 | 405 POTOMAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1265 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201174160 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11201 / 6834 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111898839 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,103.00 (-68.42%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,493.00 (-8.49%) | $334,000 (+42.13%) Land $42,000 Building $292,000 | $334,000 (-12.59%) Land $42,000 Building $292,000 |
| 2024 | $3,817.00 (+212.61%) | $235,000 (-) Land $21,000 Building $214,000 | $382,114 (+13.82%) Land $34,146 Building $347,968 |
| 2023 | $1,221.00 | $235,000 Land $21,000 Building $214,000 | $335,714 Land $30,000 Building $305,714 |
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 | 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 1,214 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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