Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 52 Beard Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,139 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.262 acres (11,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,569 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage Nov 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.27-4-7 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.27-4-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,139 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,638 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,396 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 105 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 11,400 sqft (0.262 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 419 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06204400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 52 BEARD AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14214-1604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-50 |
| Legal Description | WEST COR VOORHEES |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 4500 |
52 Beard Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 BEARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK |
| Nov 26, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 26, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 26, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20192019261874 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11353 / 3418 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 52 BEARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1604 |
| Document Number | 0139205988 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Title Company | FRONTIER ABSTRACT, FRONTIER ABS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 73 BRYANT ST BUFFALO NY 142091863, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1863 |
| Document Number | 0139205988 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 013920/005988 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 25, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 52 BEARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1604 |
| Document Number | 0113533418 |
| Book / Page | 11353 / 3418 |
| Map Reference | DOC 456 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019261874 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 52 BEARD AVE, 52, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1604 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 52 BEARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1604 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 52 Beard Ave was $2,569, down 64.6% 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 | $2,569.00 (-64.61%) | ||
| 2025 | $7,260.00 (+14.31%) | $778,000 (+98.98%) Land $161,000 Building $617,000 | $778,000 (+22.37%) Land $161,000 Building $617,000 |
| 2024 | $6,351.00 (+212.7%) | $391,000 (-) Land $115,000 Building $276,000 | $635,772 (+13.82%) Land $186,992 Building $448,780 |
| 2023 | $2,031.00 | $391,000 Land $115,000 Building $276,000 | $558,571 Land $164,286 Building $394,285 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 52 Beard 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 52 Beard 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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