Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 5 Avery Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,096 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.077 acres (3,332 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $36,000 (Feb 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $944 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.47-2-33 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.47-2-33 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,096 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 944 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,332 sqft (0.077 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 98 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 378 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 122 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06194300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 AVERY AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-1819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 81.9O W VIRGIL |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 5100 |
5 Avery Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2003.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 AVERY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1819 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200385 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11029 / 5635 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Avery Ave was $944 with a homeowner's exemption, down 64.1% 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 | $944.00 (-64.12%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,631.00 (+18.25%) | $286,000 (+108.76%) Land $37,000 Building $249,000 | $286,000 (+28.39%) Land $37,000 Building $249,000 |
| 2024 | $2,225.00 (+212.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $137,000 (-) Land $27,600 Building $109,400 | $222,764 (+13.82%) Land $44,878 Building $177,886 |
| 2023 | $711.00 Homeowner's exemption | $137,000 Land $27,600 Building $109,400 | $195,714 Land $39,429 Building $156,285 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Avery Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 5 Avery Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 930 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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