Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 445 Massachusetts Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,550 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $13,250 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,002 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.44-3-7 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.44-3-7 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,550 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 1,775 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,775 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 3,100 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 31 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00714000 |
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| Street Address | 445 MASSACHUSETTS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-2303 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | WEST COR NINETEENTH |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 6601 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Delaware Park-Front Park System listed 1982 · 25 contributing resources · NRIS 82005029 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
445 Massachusetts Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2016.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 445 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2303 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201686560 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11295 / 3611 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112953611 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 445 Massachusetts Ave was $1,002, down 78.4% 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 | $1,002.00 (-78.38%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,635.00 (+49.18%) | $303,500 (+155.04%) Land $24,800 Building $278,700 | $303,500 (+56.85%) Land $24,800 Building $278,700 |
| 2024 | $3,107.00 (+402.75%) | $119,000 (-) Land $15,500 Building $103,500 | $193,496 (+13.82%) Land $25,203 Building $168,293 |
| 2023 | $618.00 | $119,000 Land $15,500 Building $103,500 | $170,000 Land $22,143 Building $147,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 445 Massachusetts Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims 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 | 3 (1978–1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1979 · 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 445 Massachusetts 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 |
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| 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 1,251 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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