Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 458 Potomac Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,860 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,130 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,063 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.76-4-34 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.76-4-34 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,860 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,430 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,430 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 5,130 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 37.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Patio Area | 290 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04847500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 458 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 | 262.5O W RICHMOND |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 6301 |
458 Potomac Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2016 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 458 POTOMAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1264 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Remainderman |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112926027 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 458 Potomac Ave was $1,063 with exemptions applied, down 72.2% 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 | $1,063.00 (-72.22%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,827.00 (-21.91%) | $352,000 (+10.69%) Land $45,000 Building $307,000 | $352,000 (-31.92%) Land $45,000 Building $307,000 |
| 2024 | $4,901.00 (+210.39%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $318,000 (-) Land $23,200 Building $294,800 | $517,073 (+13.82%) Land $37,724 Building $479,349 |
| 2023 | $1,579.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $318,000 Land $23,200 Building $294,800 | $454,286 Land $33,143 Building $421,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 458 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 458 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 |
|---|
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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