42 Butler Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 42 Butler Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	6 bd · 2 ba · 3,314 sqft · built 1917
Lot Size	0.085 acres (3,675 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$36,000 (Apr 2022)
Tax Bill	$786 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2022 Mortgage Apr 2022 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 100.34-2-48`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 100.34-2-48`
Alternative APNs	`02001003400002048000` `03144700`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,314 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,556 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,529 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	229 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1917
Effective Year Built	Effective 1917
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Composition/Composite
Lot Area	3,675 sqft (0.085 acres)
Lot Dimensions	105 ft deep x 35 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	461 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	03144700
Street Address	42 BUTLER AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14208-1516
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	388.54 E LONSDALE
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	48.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	3301

Owner

42 Butler Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2022.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	24 EMBASSY SQ, 2, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-6954
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 11, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CITY OF BUFFALO
Apr 11, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage NEW YORK STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPOR
Apr 11, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK
Apr 11, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) M & T BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 11, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 11, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 24, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20222022072374
Deed Book / Page	11399 / 9243
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 16, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc	0140482300
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	42 BUTLER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14208-1516
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 11, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	24 EMBASSY SQ 2, 2, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-6954

Mortgage

Document Number	0140482319
Date	Apr 11, 2022
Book Page	14048/2319
Instrument	2022072380

Lender

Name	CITY OF BUFFALO
Type	Government Agency
Address	BUFFALO, NY 14202

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	42 BUTLER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14208-1516
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 11, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	24 EMBASSY SQ 2, 2, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-6954

Mortgage

Document Number	0140482309
Date	Apr 11, 2022
Book Page	14048/2309
Instrument	2022072379

Lender

Name	NEW YORK STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPOR
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	NEW YORK, NY 10022

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	42 BUTLER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14208-1516
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 11, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	24 EMBASSY SQ, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-6954

Mortgage

Document Number	0140482278
Date	Apr 11, 2022
Book Page	14048/2278
Instrument	2022072375

Lender

Name	M & T BANK
Type	Bank
Address	BUFFALO, NY 14203

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2052

April 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Apr 11, 2022
Property Address	42 BUTLER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14208-1516
Document Number	0113999243
Book / Page	11399 / 9243
Instrument Date	Mar 16, 2022
Instrument	2022072374
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$144.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	65 NIAGARA SQ, 65, BUFFALO, NY 14202-3313

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	24 EMBASSY SQ APT 2, 2, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-6954

Mortgage

Document Number	0140482300
Date	Apr 11, 2022
Book Page	14048/2300
Instrument	2022072378

Lender

Name	M & T BANK
Type	Bank
Address	BUFFALO, NY 14203

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Butler Ave was $786, down 55% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$786.00 (-54.98%)
2025	$1,746.00 (+61.67%)	$238,000 (+58%) Land $8,000 Building $230,000	$238,000 (+318.2%) Land $8,000 Building $230,000
2024	$1,080.00	$35,000 (-) Land $3,000 Building $32,000	$56,911 (+13.82%) Land $4,878 Building $52,033
2023		$35,000 Land $3,000 Building $32,000	$50,000 Land $4,286 Building $45,714
2019	$1,264.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 42 Butler 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.

Wildfire

The area around 42 Butler 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,096 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	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Greenlight Networks.

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