Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 525 Monroe St, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,738 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.063 acres (2,725 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $31,500 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $363 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale Aug 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.34-3-41 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.34-3-41 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,738 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,282 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 456 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 2,725 sqft (0.063 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02454300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 525 MONROE ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-3121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 276.34 N SYCAMORE |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 16600 |
525 Monroe St is owned by a company that bought it in October 2020.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 NIAGARA ST, 113, BUFFALO, NY 14202-3407 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Aug 12, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020171037 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11367 / 4503 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 525 MONROE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-3121 |
| Document Number | 0113674503 |
| Book / Page | 011367 / 004503 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $32.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 70 NIAGARA ST BUFFALO NY 142023407, BUFFALO, NY 14202-3407 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 525 MONROE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-3121 |
| Document Number | 0113642784 |
| Book / Page | 011364 / 002784 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $575.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5318 BELLEVILLE AVE BALTIMORE MD 212077045, BALTIMORE, MD 21207-7045 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 525 Monroe St was $363, down 54.3% 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 | $363.00 (-54.34%) | ||
| 2025 | $795.00 (+250.22%) | $110,000 (+685.71%) Land $4,000 Building $106,000 | $110,000 (+383.22%) Land $4,000 Building $106,000 |
| 2024 | $227.00 (+215.28%) | $14,000 (-) Land $1,700 Building $12,300 | $22,764 (+13.82%) Land $2,764 Building $20,000 |
| 2023 | $72.00 | $14,000 Land $1,700 Building $12,300 | $20,000 Land $2,429 Building $17,571 |
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 525 Monroe St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 525 Monroe St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 598 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 Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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