Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 50 Potomac Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,465 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,800 (Sep 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $542 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.74-1-26 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.74-1-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 942 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 198 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,465 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 513 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04601000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 50 POTOMAC AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1146 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2E |
| Legal Description | 14O. E NIAGARA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 17100 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 212 LEXINGTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1718 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 10891 / 3046 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $542.00 (-61.56%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,410.00 (+42.42%) | $164,000 (+168.85%) Land $26,000 Building $138,000 | $164,000 (+65.34%) Land $26,000 Building $138,000 |
| 2024 | $990.00 (+212.3%) | $61,000 (-) Land $5,900 Building $55,100 | $99,187 (+13.82%) Land $9,593 Building $89,594 |
| 2023 | $317.00 | $61,000 Land $5,900 Building $55,100 | $87,143 Land $8,429 Building $78,714 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 |
|---|
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 1,062 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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