Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 538 Grant St, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,020 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $16,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $396 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Jun 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.59-3-17 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.59-3-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 972 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 180 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 4,020 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04516800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 538 GRANT ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1055 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2E |
| Legal Description | 275.8O N FOREST |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 17100 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 584 GRANT ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1055 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage RICHARD WILLARD |
| Jun 1, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI RICHARD WILLARD |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2011259679 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11214 / 4650 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 538 GRANT ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1055 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0113947736 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 20, 2022 |
| Book Page | 11394/7736 |
| Instrument | 2022012915 |
| Name | RICHARD WILLARD |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 538 GRANT ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1055 |
| Document Number | 0138600086 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 623 AUBURN AVE BUFFALO NY 142221343, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1343 |
| Document Number | 0138600086 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013860/000086 |
| Name | RICHARD WILLARD |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 MARIEMONT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2204 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Jun 21, 2025 |
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 | $396.00 (-59.01%) | ||
| 2025 | $966.00 (+80.22%) | $120,000 (+263.64%) Land $13,000 Building $107,000 | $120,000 (+123.63%) Land $13,000 Building $107,000 |
| 2024 | $536.00 (+213.45%) | $33,000 (-) Land $5,000 Building $28,000 | $53,659 (+13.82%) Land $8,130 Building $45,529 |
| 2023 | $171.00 | $33,000 Land $5,000 Building $28,000 | $47,143 Land $7,143 Building $40,000 |
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 746 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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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