Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 53 Central Ave, Buffalo, NY 14206
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,391 sqft · built 1864 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $62,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $594 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 112.56-2-35 |
| Primary APN | 140200 112.56-2-35 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,391 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,396 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 823 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 172 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1864 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1864 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09373300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14206-1332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 49O. N WILLIAM |
| Legal Subdivision | BAILEY ESTATE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 2300 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 CENTRAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1332 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201688285 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11295 / 5079 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $594.00 (-60.03%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,486.00 (+63.48%) | $180,000 (+221.43%) Land $14,000 Building $166,000 | $180,000 (+97.68%) Land $14,000 Building $166,000 |
| 2024 | $909.00 (+212.37%) | $56,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $52,000 | $91,057 (+13.82%) Land $6,504 Building $84,553 |
| 2023 | $291.00 | $56,000 Land $4,000 Building $52,000 | $80,000 Land $5,714 Building $74,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 508 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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