Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 540 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,294 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $46,875 (Oct 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $657 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.33-6-32 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.33-6-32 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,294 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,149 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,145 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 5,100 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 508 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11306600 |
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| Street Address | 540 ABBOTT RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-1701 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 4O. SE MERIDEN |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Cazenovia Park-South Park System listed 1982 · 11 contributing resources · NRIS 82005028 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
540 Abbott Rd, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2025.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 ABBOTT RD, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1701 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10892 / 8495 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114475728 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 540 Abbott Rd was $657 with exemptions applied, down 64.5% 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 | $657.00 (-64.47%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,849.00 (+22.69%) | $229,000 (+120.19%) Land $23,000 Building $206,000 | $229,000 (+35.42%) Land $23,000 Building $206,000 |
| 2024 | $1,507.00 (+222.7%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $104,000 (-) Land $10,800 Building $93,200 | $169,106 (+13.82%) Land $17,561 Building $151,545 |
| 2023 | $467.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $104,000 Land $10,800 Building $93,200 | $148,571 Land $15,429 Building $133,142 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Abbott Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–1984) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1984 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 540 Abbott Rd 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 451 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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