541 Crescent Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 541 Crescent Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,938 sqft · built 1901
Lot Size	0.129 acres (5,600 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$360,000 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill	$1,671 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 89.27-2-40`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 89.27-2-40`
Alternative APNs	`02000892700002040000` `05845900`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,938 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	971 sqft
2nd Floor Area	967 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1901
Effective Year Built	Effective 1901
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Wood
Lot Area	5,600 sqft (0.129 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	414 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	05845900
Street Address	541 CRESCENT AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14214-1927
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	611. N AMHERST
Legal Subdivision	MEADOW VIEW PARK
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	40.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	5201

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	541 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1927
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 3, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 3, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 11, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202089564
Deed Book / Page	11361 / 822
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Jun 3, 2020
Property Address	541 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1927
Document Number	0113610822
Book / Page	011361 / 000822
Instrument Date	Mar 28, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 25, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$360.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	297 HARTWELL RD BUFFALO NY 142161801, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1801

Mortgage

Document Number	139417247
Date	Jun 3, 2020
Book Page	013941/007247

Lender

Name	KEYBANK USA
Type	Bank
Address	CLEVELAND, OH 44114-1306

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 2, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,671.00 (-67.06%)
2025	$5,073.00 (-1.48%)	$506,000 (+59.62%) Land $84,000 Building $422,000	$506,000 (-1.83%) Land $84,000 Building $422,000
2024	$5,149.00 (+212.63%)	$317,000 (-) Land $62,000 Building $255,000	$515,447 (+13.82%) Land $100,813 Building $414,634
2023	$1,647.00	$317,000 Land $62,000 Building $255,000	$452,857 Land $88,571 Building $364,286

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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