Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 491 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
| Square Footage | 1,802 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 2,547 sqft (0.058 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,989.00 (2025) |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · APN 140200 99.76-5-2
Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 491 PORTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Husband And Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage KEY BANK NA |
| May 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage 1ST PRIORITY MORTGAGE INC |
| Nov 05, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ALDEN ST BK |
| Sep 20, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 20, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20222022133521 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11404 / 7710 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113124886 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 491 PORTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1219 |
| Document Number | 0114047710 |
| Book / Page | 11404 / 7710 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 08, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022133521 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 02, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 491 PORTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1219 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 805 W FERRY ST, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1877 |
| Document Number | 0140598246 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 14059/8246 |
| Name | KEY BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 491 PORTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1219 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0139400150 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Book Page | 13940/150 |
| Instrument | 2020082502 |
| Name | 1ST PRIORITY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14221 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 491 PORTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1219 |
| Document Number | 0139649177 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 05, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 09, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 491 PORTER AVE BUFFALO NY 142011219, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1219 |
| Document Number | 0139649177 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013964/009177 |
| Name | ALDEN ST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ALDEN, NY 14004 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 491 PORTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1219 |
| Document Number | 0113347407 |
| Book / Page | 11334 / 7407 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018188529 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,142.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 491 PORTER AVE, 491, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1219 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 414 ELMWOOD AVE # 1, 1, BUFFALO, NY 14222-2387 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 491 PORTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1219 |
| Document Number | 0113124886 |
| Book / Page | 011312 / 004886 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $135.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband And Wife |
| Address | 491 PORTER AVE BUFFALO NY 142011219, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1219 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,989.00 (-17.58%) | $356,000 (+19.46%) Land $56,000 Building $300,000 | $356,000 (-26.53%) Land $56,000 Building $300,000 |
| 2024 | $4,840.00 (+212.66%) | $298,000 (-) Land $38,600 Building $259,400 | $484,553 (+13.82%) Land $62,764 Building $421,789 |
| 2023 | $1,548.00 | $298,000 Land $38,600 Building $259,400 | $425,714 Land $55,143 Building $370,571 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Erie County (36029C), updated November 20, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 140200 99.76-5-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,802 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 967 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor | 835 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Lot Area | 2,547 sqft (0.058 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 32.1 ft x 30 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 332 sqft Garage |
| Porch Area | 177 sqft Porch |
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Account Number | 01192000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 491 PORTER AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14201-1219 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 79. E NORMAL ON NORMAL |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Minor Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 6903 |
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