Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 481 Martin Rd, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,932 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,649 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 142.15-5-14.1 |
| Primary APN | 140900 142.15-5-14.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,932 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 588 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 16,500 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 2649 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 481 MARTIN RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-2831 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT BGFFALO CREEK RES S/M#15 01/02 100 X 165 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 12502 |
481 Martin Rd, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 481 MARTIN RD, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2831 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 481 Martin Rd was $3,649 with exemptions applied.
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 | $3,649.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $144,000 Land $21,300 Building $122,700 | $225,000 Land $33,281 Building $191,719 | |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $144,000 (-) Land $21,300 Building $122,700 | $182,300 (+13.94%) Land $26,965 Building $155,335 |
| 2022 | $144,000 Land $21,300 Building $122,700 | $160,000 Land $23,667 Building $136,333 | |
| 2021 | $1,307.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 481 Martin Rd 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 481 Martin Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 506 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 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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