Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 452 Potomac Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,976 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,590 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,219 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.76-4-36 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.76-4-36 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,976 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,488 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,488 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 4,590 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04847300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 452 POTOMAC AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1264 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 338. W RICHMOND PC 1X34 ON E SIDE |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 6301 |
452 Potomac Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 452 POTOMAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1264 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 11, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016133209 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11298 / 592 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 452 Potomac Ave was $1,219, down 7% 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 | $1,219.00 (-7%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,063.00 (-15.5%) | $369,000 (+24.66%) Land $43,000 Building $326,000 | $369,000 (-23.33%) Land $43,000 Building $326,000 |
| 2024 | $4,808.00 (+212.61%) | $296,000 (-) Land $22,200 Building $273,800 | $481,301 (+13.82%) Land $36,098 Building $445,203 |
| 2023 | $1,538.00 | $296,000 Land $22,200 Building $273,800 | $422,857 Land $31,714 Building $391,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 452 Potomac Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 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.
The area around 452 Potomac 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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