Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 531 Crescent Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,044 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.27-2-38 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.27-2-38 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,352 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 670 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 682 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 5,600 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 356 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05845700 |
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| Street Address | 531 CRESCENT AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14214-1925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 531. N AMHERST |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 5201 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Parkside East Historic District listed 1986 · 1,777 contributing resources · NRIS 86002817 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
531 Crescent Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 531 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 531 Crescent Ave was $1,044 with a homeowner's exemption, down 70.1% 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 | $1,044.00 (-70.07%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,488.00 (-15.79%) | $316,000 (+23.92%) Land $84,000 Building $232,000 | $316,000 (-23.79%) Land $84,000 Building $232,000 |
| 2024 | $4,142.00 (+212.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $255,000 (-) Land $62,000 Building $193,000 | $414,634 (+13.82%) Land $100,813 Building $313,821 |
| 2023 | $1,325.00 Homeowner's exemption | $255,000 Land $62,000 Building $193,000 | $364,286 Land $88,571 Building $275,715 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 531 Crescent Ave 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 531 Crescent Ave 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 |
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| 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 852 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.
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