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 File |
| 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 |
438 Bird Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1234 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| 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 on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 30, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 438 Bird Ave was $1,225 with a homeowner's exemption, down 71.9% 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 | $1,225.00 (-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.
FEMA maps place 438 Bird Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 438 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 |
|---|
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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