Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 55 Summit Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
| Property Type | Triplex |
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| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,660 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,127 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $961 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Line of Credit Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.43-1-17 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.43-1-17 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,660 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 532 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,127 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 188 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 399 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06132800 |
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| Street Address | 55 SUMMIT AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14214-2305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 319.25 S JEWETT |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| 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.
55 Summit Ave, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
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 | 55 SUMMIT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 21, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ST JOSEPHS BUFFALO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Oct 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PREMIUM MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 55 SUMMIT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2305 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 55 SUMMIT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2305 |
| Document Number | 0140944126 |
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| Date | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14094/4126 |
| Instrument | 2023105228 |
| Name | ST JOSEPHS BUFFALO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14223 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 25, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 55 SUMMIT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2305 |
| Document Number | 0139643881 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 55 SUMMIT AVE BUFFALO NY 142142305, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2305 |
| Document Number | 0139643881 |
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| Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013964/003881 |
| Name | PREMIUM MTG |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROCHESTER, NY 14618 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 8, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Summit Ave was $961 with exemptions applied, down 71% 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 | $961.00 (-71.03%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,317.00 (-7.06%) | $441,000 (+46.51%) Land $115,000 Building $326,000 | $441,000 (-9.9%) Land $115,000 Building $326,000 |
| 2024 | $3,569.00 (+197.66%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $301,000 (-) Land $75,000 Building $226,000 | $489,431 (+13.82%) Land $121,951 Building $367,480 |
| 2023 | $1,199.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $301,000 Land $75,000 Building $226,000 | $430,000 Land $107,143 Building $322,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Summit Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 55 Summit 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 720 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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