Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 421 Ashland Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,184 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,355 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $430,100 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,470 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 100.29-3-28 |
| Primary APN | 140200 100.29-3-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,184 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 952 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 230 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,355 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 153 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04679700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 421 ASHLAND AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14222-1542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 27O. N FERRY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 6501 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Elmwood Historic District-West listed 2012 · 1,993 contributing resources · NRIS 12000996 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
421 Ashland Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2017.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 ASHLAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1542 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017223768 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11321 / 1237 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 421 ASHLAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1542 |
| Document Number | 0113211237 |
| Book / Page | 11321 / 1237 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017223768 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,874.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 421 ASHLAND AVE, 421, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1542 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 605 W FERRY ST, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1539 |
| Document Number | 2017223769 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017223769 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 421 Ashland Ave was $1,470, down 71.6% from the year before.
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 | $1,470.00 (-71.56%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,169.00 (-21.42%) | $445,000 (+9.88%) Land $85,000 Building $360,000 | $445,000 (-32.43%) Land $85,000 Building $360,000 |
| 2024 | $6,578.00 (+212.64%) | $405,000 (-) Land $77,900 Building $327,100 | $658,537 (+13.82%) Land $126,667 Building $531,870 |
| 2023 | $2,104.00 | $405,000 Land $77,900 Building $327,100 | $578,571 Land $111,286 Building $467,285 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 421 Ashland 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.
The area around 421 Ashland 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 |
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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 1,044 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| 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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