Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 51 E Morris Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,586 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $86,000 (Jun 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $895 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 90.21-6-2 |
| Primary APN | 140200 90.21-6-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,586 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,336 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,250 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,400 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 68 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07044700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 E MORRIS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14214-1824 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 4O. E HOLDEN |
| Legal Subdivision | CENTRAL PARK ANNEX |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 4500 |
51 E Morris Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2008.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 E MORRIS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1824 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 11, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008120771 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11146 / 1093 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 51 E Morris Ave was $895 with a homeowner's exemption, down 65% 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 | $895.00 (-64.97%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,555.00 (+11.57%) | $271,000 (+92.2%) Land $33,000 Building $238,000 | $271,000 (+18.2%) Land $33,000 Building $238,000 |
| 2024 | $2,290.00 (+212.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $141,000 (-) Land $20,000 Building $121,000 | $229,268 (+13.82%) Land $32,520 Building $196,748 |
| 2023 | $732.00 Homeowner's exemption | $141,000 Land $20,000 Building $121,000 | $201,429 Land $28,571 Building $172,858 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 E Morris 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 51 E Morris 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 616 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.
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