Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 41 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,832 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,110 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.72-3-42 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.72-3-42 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,832 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,488 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,680 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 342 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06254700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 41 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-2751 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 394.23 N LINDEN |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 4901 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 41 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2751 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20212021085564 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11379 / 5150 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 13, 2009 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 41 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2751 |
| Document Number | 0113795150 |
| Book / Page | 11379 / 5150 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021085564 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 231 PARKER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1637 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 41 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2751 |
| Document Number | 0139934623 |
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| Date | May 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13993/4623 |
| Instrument | 2021085565 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WARREN, PA 16365 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
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 | $1,110.00 (-66.58%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,321.00 (+1.22%) | $336,000 (+66.34%) Land $52,000 Building $284,000 | $336,000 (+2.3%) Land $52,000 Building $284,000 |
| 2024 | $3,281.00 (+212.77%) | $202,000 (-) Land $33,700 Building $168,300 | $328,455 (+13.82%) Land $54,797 Building $273,658 |
| 2023 | $1,049.00 | $202,000 Land $33,700 Building $168,300 | $288,571 Land $48,143 Building $240,428 |
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 |
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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 974 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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