Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 51 Massachusetts Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,562 sqft · built 1886 |
| Lot Size | 0.037 acres (1,625 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $242,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $753 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.58-7-20 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.58-7-20 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,562 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 781 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 781 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1886 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1886 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 1,625 sqft (0.037 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 65 ft deep x 24.5 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 226 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00706500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 MASSACHUSETTS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-2133 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 7000 |
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 | 51 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2133 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HUNT MORTGAGE |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CLAYTON WATERMAN |
| Jan 9, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 17, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20212021064991 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11377 / 8155 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113396696 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 51 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2133 |
| Document Number | 0113778155 |
| Book / Page | 11377 / 8155 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021064991 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $968.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 49 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, 49, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2133 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2133 |
| Document Number | 0139887306 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13988/7306 |
| Instrument | 2021064992 |
| Name | HUNT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 51 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2133 |
| Document Number | 0113645021 |
| Book / Page | 011364 / 005021 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $68.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 339 COMMONWEALTH AVE BUFFALO NY 142161840, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1840 |
| Document Number | 139514828 |
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| Date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013951/004828 |
| Name | CLAYTON WATERMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 625 BAINBRIDGE ST # 6, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147-2135 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 51 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2133 |
| Document Number | 0113396696 |
| Book / Page | 011339 / 006696 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1342 PENGRA ST DUARTE CA 910103017, DUARTE, CA 91010-3017 |
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 | $753.00 (-62.89%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,029.00 (+28.83%) | $228,000 (+135.05%) Land $10,000 Building $218,000 | $228,000 (+44.56%) Land $10,000 Building $218,000 |
| 2024 | $1,575.00 (+212.5%) | $97,000 (-) Land $9,000 Building $88,000 | $157,724 (+13.82%) Land $14,634 Building $143,090 |
| 2023 | $504.00 | $97,000 Land $9,000 Building $88,000 | $138,571 Land $12,857 Building $125,714 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 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 646 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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