Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 45 Verel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 983 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $69,900 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,747 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Second Mortgage Jul 2019 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 142.71-3-12 |
| Primary APN | 140900 142.71-3-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 983 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 590 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 393 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 75 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 198 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 5708 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 45 VEREL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-3113 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | L 12 VEREL TRACT BLK B E7 42 Z 4O X 12O |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 16200 |
45 Verel Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2012.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 45 VEREL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3113 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Jul 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage EMPIRE ONE FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11233 / 1543 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 45 VEREL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3113 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 VEREL AVE, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-3113 |
| Document Number | 0141726259 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Book Page | 14172/6259 |
| Instrument | 2025159746 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2045 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 45 VEREL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3113 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0139029868 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Book Page | 13902/9868 |
| Instrument | 2019145763 |
| Name | EMPIRE ONE FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14240 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2029 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 45 Verel Ave was $1,747 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,747.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $72,000 (-) Land $7,600 Building $64,400 | $112,500 (+18.8%) Land $11,875 Building $100,625 | |
| 2024 | Homeowner's exemption | $72,000 (-) Land $7,600 Building $64,400 | $94,700 (+3.95%) Land $9,996 Building $84,704 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $72,000 (-) Land $7,600 Building $64,400 | $91,100 (+13.88%) Land $9,616 Building $81,484 |
| 2022 | $72,000 Land $7,600 Building $64,400 | $80,000 Land $8,444 Building $71,556 | |
| 2021 | $672.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 45 Verel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 45 Verel 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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 759 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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