Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 48 Melroy Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,846 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,080 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $158,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,998 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 142.31-2-26.1 |
| Primary APN | 140900 142.31-2-26.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,846 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 546 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,080 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3878 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48 MELROY AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-1675 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | S/M FOR 93/94 ROLL |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 16200 |
48 Melroy Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2018.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3373 ROUTE 39, COLLINS, NY 14034-9787 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11324 / 8407 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 48 Melroy Ave was $2,998.
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 | $2,998.00 | ||
| 2025 | $130,000 Land $7,100 Building $122,900 | $203,125 Land $11,094 Building $192,031 | |
| 2023 | $130,000 (-) Land $7,100 Building $122,900 | $164,600 (+13.99%) Land $8,990 Building $155,610 | |
| 2022 | $130,000 Land $7,100 Building $122,900 | $144,400 Land $7,886 Building $136,514 | |
| 2021 | $1,184.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 Melroy Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 48 Melroy Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 96% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 423 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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