Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 488 Madison St, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,880 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.063 acres (2,725 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $34,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $466 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale Dec 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.34-1-25 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.34-1-25 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,880 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,725 sqft (0.063 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02437450 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 488 MADISON ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-3120 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 115.31 N SYCAMORE |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 16600 |
488 Madison St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 322 NORFOLK AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3109 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2022 | Administrator's Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit REDEVELOPMENT AGCY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20222022236972 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11412 / 865 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0114120865 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Administrator's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 488 MADISON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-3120 |
| Document Number | 0114120865 |
| Book / Page | 11412 / 865 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022236972 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $136.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 322 NORFOLK AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3109 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 322 NORFOLK AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3109 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 488 MADISON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-3120 |
| Document Number | 0138968592 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 488 MADISON ST BUFFALO NY 142113120, BUFFALO, NY 14211-3120 |
| Document Number | 0138968592 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2019 |
| Book Page | 013896/008592 |
| Name | REDEVELOPMENT AGCY |
|---|---|
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 488 Madison St was $466 with a homeowner's exemption, down 59.3% from the year before.
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 | $466.00 (-59.34%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,146.00 (+152.42%) | $141,000 (+246.44%) Land $7,000 Building $134,000 | $141,000 (+113.06%) Land $7,000 Building $134,000 |
| 2024 | $454.00 (+124.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $40,700 (+4.36%) Land $3,400 Building $37,300 | $66,179 (+18.78%) Land $5,528 Building $60,651 |
| 2023 | $202.00 Homeowner's exemption | $39,000 Land $1,700 Building $37,300 | $55,714 Land $2,429 Building $53,285 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 488 Madison St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 488 Madison St 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 598 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 Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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