Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 53 Altruria St, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,984 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,044 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $152,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $812 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.54-1-9 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.54-1-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,984 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Basement Area | 980 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 980 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,044 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 144 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10454800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 ALTRURIA ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-1801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 485.2O E HOPKINS 120.67 FKA 53 A ALTRURIA |
| Legal Subdivision | THE BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 110 |
53 Altruria St is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1323 BAILEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1001 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 11, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024160017 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11436 / 2280 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0114362280 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Altruria St was $812, down 64.2% 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 | $812.00 (-64.21%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,269.00 (+17.38%) | $246,000 (+106.72%) Land $20,000 Building $226,000 | $246,000 (+27.13%) Land $20,000 Building $226,000 |
| 2024 | $1,933.00 (+525.57%) | $119,000 (-) Land $8,700 Building $110,300 | $193,496 (+13.82%) Land $14,146 Building $179,350 |
| 2023 | $309.00 | $119,000 Land $8,700 Building $110,300 | $170,000 Land $12,429 Building $157,571 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Altruria St 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 Altruria St 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 889 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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