Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 493 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,870 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.058 acres (2,542 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Feb 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,041 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.76-5-3 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.76-5-3 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,870 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,533 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,337 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,542 sqft (0.058 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 62 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 298 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01192100 |
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| Street Address | 493 PORTER AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14201-1219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 1O9. E NORMAL |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 6903 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Allentown Historic District listed 1980 · 733 contributing resources · NRIS 80002605 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 493 PORTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 10927 / 6140 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $3,041.00 (-3.49%) | $300,000 (+54.64%) Land $56,000 Building $244,000 | $300,000 (-4.9%) Land $56,000 Building $244,000 |
| 2024 | $3,151.00 (+212.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $194,000 (-) Land $37,200 Building $156,800 | $315,447 (+13.82%) Land $60,488 Building $254,959 |
| 2023 | $1,008.00 Homeowner's exemption | $194,000 Land $37,200 Building $156,800 | $277,143 Land $53,143 Building $224,000 |
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 1,073 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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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