55 Custer St, Buffalo, NY 14214 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 55 Custer St, Buffalo, NY 14214

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,722 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.077 acres (3,330 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$105,000 (Dec 2019)
Tax Bill$568 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 79.54-4-57

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 79.54-4-57
Alternative APNs
  • 02000795400004057000
  • 06983300

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,722 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area861 sqft
2nd Floor Area861 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area3,330 sqft (0.077 acres)
Lot Dimensions111 ft deep x 30 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area324 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area126 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number06983300
Street Address55 CUSTER ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14214-1169
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description521.8O W MAIN
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number57.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract4702

Owner

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address55 CUSTER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1169
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 2, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 2, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20192019265528
Deed Book / Page11353 / 5563
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateDec 2, 2019
Property Address55 CUSTER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1169
Document Number0113535563
Book / Page11353 / 5563
Map ReferenceLB 451 PG 530
Instrument DateDec 2, 2019
Instrument2019265528
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$420.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2195 MAPLE RD, 2195, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-3926

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address43 SUMMERFIELD DR, LANCASTER, NY 14086-9470

Mortgage

Document Number2019265529
DateDec 2, 2019
Instrument2019265529
Lender
NameM & T BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$568.00 (-63.66%)
2025$1,563.00 (+21.82%)$172,000 (+117.72%) Land $20,000 Building $152,000$172,000 (+33.9%) Land $20,000 Building $152,000
2024$1,283.00 (+212.93%)$79,000 (-) Land $9,000 Building $70,000$128,455 (+13.82%) Land $14,634 Building $113,821
2023$410.00$79,000 Land $9,000 Building $70,000$112,857 Land $12,857 Building $100,000

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskNot 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 SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 660 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.

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