Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 52 Alsace Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,642 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $902 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.40-4-53 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.40-4-53 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,642 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 898 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 744 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,120 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 103 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 322 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11342100 |
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| Street Address | 52 ALSACE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-1704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 491.11 E MC KINLEY |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Cazenovia Park-South Park System listed 1982 · 11 contributing resources · NRIS 82005028 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
52 Alsace Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2024.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 ALSACE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1704 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242024064213 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11430 / 3342 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 52 ALSACE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1704 |
| Document Number | 0114303342 |
| Book / Page | 11430 / 3342 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024064213 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 52 ALSACE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1704 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 29 SALEM ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1728 |
| Document Number | 0141238233 |
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| Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 14123/8233 |
| Name | 1ST PRIORITY MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 52 Alsace Ave was $902, down 63.5% 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 | $902.00 (-63.45%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,468.00 (+23.52%) | $273,000 (+121.95%) Land $20,000 Building $253,000 | $273,000 (+36.5%) Land $20,000 Building $253,000 |
| 2024 | $1,998.00 (+212.68%) | $123,000 (-) Land $10,700 Building $112,300 | $200,000 (+13.82%) Land $17,398 Building $182,602 |
| 2023 | $639.00 | $123,000 Land $10,700 Building $112,300 | $175,714 Land $15,286 Building $160,428 |
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.
FEMA maps place 52 Alsace Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 52 Alsace 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 |
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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 1,165 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 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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