Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 53 Academy Rd, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,599 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $38,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $413 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 101.58-5-11 |
| Primary APN | 140200 101.58-5-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,599 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,599 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,900 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 76 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 08891200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 ACADEMY RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-2621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 245. S FELIX |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 3000 |
53 Academy Rd is owned by a company that bought it in September 2018.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 276 PARADISE LN, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-1437 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 25, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018193819 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11335 / 600 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 18, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112798756 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 53 ACADEMY RD, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2621 |
| Document Number | 0113350600 |
| Book / Page | 011335 / 000600 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $38.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 276 PARADISE LN TONAWANDA NY 141501437, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-1437 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Academy Rd was $413, down 65.3% 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 | $413.00 (-65.26%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,189.00 (+9.28%) | $125,000 (+86.57%) Land $8,400 Building $116,600 | $125,000 (+14.74%) Land $8,400 Building $116,600 |
| 2024 | $1,088.00 (+212.64%) | $67,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $63,000 | $108,943 (+13.82%) Land $6,504 Building $102,439 |
| 2023 | $348.00 | $67,000 Land $4,000 Building $63,000 | $95,714 Land $5,714 Building $90,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Academy Rd 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 53 Academy Rd 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 684 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
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