48 Modern Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218 Property Records

Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 48 Modern Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,012 sqft · built 1936
Lot Size	0.081 acres (3,510 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$127,500 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill	$1,901 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Sale Jan 2022 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`140900 142.70-3-52`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140900 142.70-3-52`
Alternative APNs	`09001427000003052000` `5545`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,012 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,012 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1936
Effective Year Built	Effective 1936
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	3,510 sqft (0.081 acres)
Lot Dimensions	117 ft deep x 30 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	161 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	5545
Street Address	48 MODERN AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14218-3118
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MR
Legal Description	L 25 MILKS TRACT D7 277 Y 3O X 117
Legal Subdivision	BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	52.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	LACKAWANNA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	12400

Owner

Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	836 MCKINLEY ST, BALDWIN, NY 11510-4648
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Limited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 28, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jan 31, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Jun 21, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA
Dec 16, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Dec 16, 2020	Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 28, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 28, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 21, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2026137820
Deed Book / Page	11464 / 680
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 30, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0113712684
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Jul 28, 2026
Property Address	48 MODERN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3118
Document Number	0000137820
Book / Page	11464 / 680
Instrument Date	Jul 4, 2026
Instrument	2026137820
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 23, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$51,510.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	836 MCKINLEY ST, BALDWIN, NY 11510-4648

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	48 MODERN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3118
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 8, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	48 MODERN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3118

Mortgage

Document Number	0140380138
Date	Jan 31, 2022
Book Page	14038/138
Instrument	2022020491

Lender

Name	NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	COPPELL, TX 75019

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

June 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Jun 21, 2021
Property Address	48 MODERN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3118
Document Number	0113821057
Book / Page	11382 / 1057
Instrument Date	Jun 15, 2021
Instrument	2021119616
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$480.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	320 WILLET RD, 320, BLASDELL, NY 14219-1024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	25 CORONADA ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1428

Mortgage

Document Number	140009249
Date	Jun 21, 2021
Instrument	14000/9249

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Dec 16, 2020
Property Address	48 MODERN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3118
Document Number	0113712687
Book / Page	011371 / 002687
Instrument Date	Nov 30, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 12, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$85.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	320 WILLET RD BLASDELL NY 142191024, BLASDELL, NY 14219-1024

December 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Dec 16, 2020
Property Address	48 MODERN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3118
Document Number	0113712684
Book / Page	011371 / 002684
Instrument Date	Nov 30, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 12, 2021
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4346 SALEM DR BLASDELL NY 142191039, BLASDELL, NY 14219-1039

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Lackawanna City
Unified School District	Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,901.00
2025		$72,000 (-) Land $5,900 Building $66,100	$112,500 (+23.49%) Land $9,219 Building $103,281
2023		$72,000 (-) Land $5,900 Building $66,100	$91,100 (+13.88%) Land $7,465 Building $83,635
2022		$72,000 Land $5,900 Building $66,100	$80,000 Land $6,556 Building $73,444
2021	$588.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 20 policies
Community Rating System	Class 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	20 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1979–1994)
Most Recent Claim	Oct 1994 · 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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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