Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 53 Earl Pl, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,100 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.059 acres (2,550 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $256 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage Jan 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 100.74-2-59 |
| Primary APN | 140200 100.74-2-59 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,100 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,550 sqft (0.059 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 29.5 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 250 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02205800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 EARL PL |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-2904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 516. N HIGH |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 59.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 3100 |
53 Earl Pl, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2000.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 EARL PL, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NEW YORK STATE HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
| Jan 11, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NEW YORK STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPOR |
| Jan 30, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2000 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001137 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 53 EARL PL, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2904 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 EARL PL, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2904 |
| Document Number | 0141145590 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14114/5590 |
| Instrument | 2023222697 |
| Name | NEW YORK STATE HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 53 EARL PL, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2904 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 EARL PL, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2904 |
| Document Number | 0140800890 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14080/890 |
| Instrument | 2023005929 |
| Name | NEW YORK STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPOR |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 53 EARL PL, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2904 |
| Document Number | 0114135227 |
| Book / Page | 11413 / 5227 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2015 |
| Instrument | 2023015885 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 EARL PL, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2904 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 53 EARL PL, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2904 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Earl Pl was $256 with exemptions applied, down 56.1% 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 | $256.00 (-56.09%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $583.00 (+156.83%) | $155,000 (+453.57%) Land $4,000 Building $151,000 | $155,000 (+240.45%) Land $4,000 Building $151,000 |
| 2024 | $227.00 (+215.28%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $28,000 (-) Land $2,000 Building $26,000 | $45,528 (+13.82%) Land $3,252 Building $42,276 |
| 2023 | $72.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $28,000 Land $2,000 Building $26,000 | $40,000 Land $2,857 Building $37,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Earl Pl 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 Earl Pl 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 502 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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