Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 439 Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,966 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,455 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $84,000 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,304 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Line of Credit Apr 2019 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.76-3-16 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.76-3-16 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,966 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,495 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,372 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 99 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| 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 32.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 399 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 370 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04734100 |
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| Street Address | 439 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 | 389.89 W RICHMOND |
| Legal Subdivision | APOLLO STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| 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 | 439 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1235 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MORTON LANE FCU |
| Apr 16, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Nov 21, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2004649 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11070 / 4134 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113433523 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 439 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1235 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0138990653 |
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| Date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Book Page | 13899/0653 |
| Instrument | 2019117121 |
| Name | MORTON LANE FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14223 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 439 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1235 |
| Document Number | 0113433523 |
| Book / Page | 011343 / 003523 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 439 BIRD AVE BUFFALO NY 142131235, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1235 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 439 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1235 |
| Document Number | 0113218264 |
| Book / Page | 011321 / 008264 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 439 BIRD AVE BUFFALO NY 142131235, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1235 |
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 | $1,304.00 (-68.98%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,204.00 (-11.06%) | $395,000 (+35.74%) Land $42,000 Building $353,000 | $395,000 (-16.52%) Land $42,000 Building $353,000 |
| 2024 | $4,727.00 (+212.63%) | $291,000 (-) Land $21,000 Building $270,000 | $473,171 (+13.82%) Land $34,146 Building $439,025 |
| 2023 | $1,512.00 | $291,000 Land $21,000 Building $270,000 | $415,714 Land $30,000 Building $385,714 |
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 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.
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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