Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 438 Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,075 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,760 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,225 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.68-5-22 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.68-5-22 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,075 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,353 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 330 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,760 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 33.8 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 187 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04729400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 438 BIRD AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1234 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 71.33 W TREMONT |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| 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 | 438 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1234 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2013190645 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11251 / 6928 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 438 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1234 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0139380524 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 13938/524 |
| Instrument | 2020074814 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14213 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 30, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $1,225.00 (-71.88%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,356.00 (-22.49%) | $371,000 (+7.23%) Land $43,000 Building $328,000 | $371,000 (-34.06%) Land $43,000 Building $328,000 |
| 2024 | $5,620.00 (+212.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $346,000 (-) Land $22,700 Building $323,300 | $562,602 (+13.82%) Land $36,911 Building $525,691 |
| 2023 | $1,798.00 Homeowner's exemption | $346,000 Land $22,700 Building $323,300 | $494,286 Land $32,429 Building $461,857 |
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 · 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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
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 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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