Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 5 Countess Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,310 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $18,000 (Jun 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $715 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 101.42-3-24 |
| Primary APN | 140200 101.42-3-24 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,310 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 08937000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 COUNTESS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-2101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 829.56 S GENESEE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 3700 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of July 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 COUNTESS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2101 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2003739 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11044 / 3629 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $715.00 (+49.27%) | $169,000 (+186.44%) Land $7,300 Building $161,700 | $169,000 (+76.16%) Land $7,300 Building $161,700 |
| 2024 | $479.00 (+213.07%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $59,000 (-) Land $3,000 Building $56,000 | $95,935 (+13.82%) Land $4,878 Building $91,057 |
| 2023 | $153.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $59,000 Land $3,000 Building $56,000 | $84,286 Land $4,286 Building $80,000 |
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 | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 96% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 1,077 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: GoNetspeed, T-Mobile.
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