Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 5 West Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,100 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,425 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $756 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.29-2-16 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.29-2-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,100 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,425 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 304 sqft |
| Patio Area | 174 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01326800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 WEST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14201-2118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 57. NW CAROLINA TO GARDEN |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF MIDDLE EBENEZER |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 7102 |
5 West Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2019.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1361 GIRDLE RD, ELMA, NY 14059-9249 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019112411 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11345 / 2847 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113452847 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-2118 |
| Document Number | 0113452847 |
| Book / Page | 011345 / 002847 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $50.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1361 GIRDLE RD ELMA NY 140599249, ELMA, NY 14059-9249 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 West Ave was $756, down 68.4% 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 | $756.00 (-68.42%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,394.00 (-8.45%) | $229,000 (+42.24%) Land $26,000 Building $203,000 | $229,000 (-12.52%) Land $26,000 Building $203,000 |
| 2024 | $2,615.00 (+212.8%) | $161,000 (-) Land $10,000 Building $151,000 | $261,789 (+13.82%) Land $16,260 Building $245,529 |
| 2023 | $836.00 | $161,000 Land $10,000 Building $151,000 | $230,000 Land $14,286 Building $215,714 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 West 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 West 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 |
|---|
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 404 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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