Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 511 Cambridge Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $495 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 90.55-3-17 |
| Primary APN | 140200 90.55-3-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,612 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 484 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,375 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07672400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 511 CAMBRIDGE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-3123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 44O. N SUSSEX |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 17000 |
511 Cambridge Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 CAMBRIDGE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 511 Cambridge Ave was $495 with exemptions applied, down 59% 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 | $495.00 (-58.99%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,207.00 (+81.23%) | $150,000 (+265.85%) Land $8,000 Building $142,000 | $150,000 (+125%) Land $8,000 Building $142,000 |
| 2024 | $666.00 (+212.68%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $41,000 (-) Land $4,500 Building $36,500 | $66,667 (+13.82%) Land $7,317 Building $59,350 |
| 2023 | $213.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $41,000 Land $4,500 Building $36,500 | $58,571 Land $6,429 Building $52,142 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 511 Cambridge 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 511 Cambridge 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 934 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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