Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 48 Ward Ct, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,054 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,157 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $812 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2017 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.81-3-32 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.81-3-32 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,054 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,054 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,157 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Lot Width | 61 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 114 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11935200 |
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| Street Address | 48 WARD CT |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-2723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 318. S DOWNING 117.74 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
48 Ward Ct is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2025.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 EAGLEBROOK DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-4635 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 27, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer |
| Feb 27, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HUNT MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11451 / 3192 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113098958 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 48 WARD CT, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2723 |
| Document Number | 0114513192 |
| Book / Page | 11451 / 3192 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025178697 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $920.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 48 WARD CT, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2723 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 34 EAGLEBROOK DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-4635 |
| Document Number | 0141759207 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 14175/9207 |
| Name | PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 48 WARD CT, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2723 |
| Document Number | 0113098955 |
| Book / Page | 011309 / 008955 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 48 WARD CT, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2723 |
| Document Number | 0113098958 |
| Book / Page | 11309 / 8958 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017041469 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 48 WARD CT, 48, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2723 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 419 MARILLA ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2111 |
| Document Number | 2017041470 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017041470 |
| Name | HUNT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 48 Ward Ct was $812.
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 | $812.00 | ||
| 2025 | $246,000 (+84.96%) Land $43,000 Building $203,000 | $246,000 (+13.75%) Land $43,000 Building $203,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,160.00 (+212.59%) | $133,000 (-) Land $22,700 Building $110,300 | $216,260 (+13.82%) Land $36,911 Building $179,349 |
| 2023 | $691.00 | $133,000 Land $22,700 Building $110,300 | $190,000 Land $32,429 Building $157,571 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 Ward Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 2 (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.
Wildfire risk around 48 Ward Ct 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 | 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) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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