Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 431 Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,747 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,455 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,228 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Mortgage Nov 2017 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.76-3-14 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.76-3-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,747 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,379 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,368 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,455 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 457 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04733900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 431 BIRD AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1235 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 454.39 W RICHMOND |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK VIEW ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 6301 |
431 Bird Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2017.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 431 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1235 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 1, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KEY BANK NA |
| Oct 27, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017218775 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11320 / 8103 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 431 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1235 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 WOODETTE PL, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2912 |
| Document Number | 0140957423 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 3, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14095/7423 |
| Instrument | 2023113258 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 431 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1235 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0138337987 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 13833/7987 |
| Instrument | 2017220921 |
| Name | KEY BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44144 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 431 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1235 |
| Document Number | 0113208103 |
| Book / Page | 11320 / 8103 |
| Map Reference | MAP926 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017218775 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,575.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 WOODETTE PL, 36, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2912 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 431 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1235 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 431 Bird Ave was $1,228 with a homeowner's exemption, down 66.3% 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 | $1,228.00 (-66.31%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,645.00 (+2.94%) | $372,000 (+70.64%) Land $42,000 Building $330,000 | $372,000 (+4.94%) Land $42,000 Building $330,000 |
| 2024 | $3,541.00 (+212.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $218,000 (-) Land $22,000 Building $196,000 | $354,472 (+13.82%) Land $35,772 Building $318,700 |
| 2023 | $1,132.00 Homeowner's exemption | $218,000 Land $22,000 Building $196,000 | $311,429 Land $31,429 Building $280,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 431 Bird Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 431 Bird 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 746 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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