Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 488 Crescent Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,424 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,160 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,311 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.27-1-7 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.27-1-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,424 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,276 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,148 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,160 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05860400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 488 CRESCENT AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14214-1926 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 4O. N AMHERST |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION MAP OF MEADOWVIEW PARK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 5201 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of June 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1926 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20192019277081 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11354 / 2378 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 488 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1926 |
| Document Number | 0113542378 |
| Book / Page | 11354 / 2378 |
| Map Reference | DOC 367 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019277081 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,040.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 488 CRESCENT AVE, 488, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1926 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 172 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1112 |
| Document Number | 2019277082 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019277082 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,311.00 (-65.51%) | $400,000 (+70.94%) Land $62,000 Building $338,000 | $400,000 (+5.13%) Land $62,000 Building $338,000 |
| 2024 | $3,801.00 (+212.58%) | $234,000 (-) Land $52,000 Building $182,000 | $380,488 (+13.82%) Land $84,553 Building $295,935 |
| 2023 | $1,216.00 | $234,000 Land $52,000 Building $182,000 | $334,286 Land $74,286 Building $260,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 852 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.
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