Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 55 Whitfield Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,523 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,046 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Jul 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $693 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.55-2-12 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.55-2-12 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,523 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,213 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 310 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,046 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 119 ft deep x 33.5 ft wide |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11953100 |
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| Street Address | 55 WHITFIELD AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-1930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 524. E SOUTH PARK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
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.
55 Whitfield Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1995.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 WHITFIELD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1930 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10888 / 7708 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Whitfield Ave was $693 with a homeowner's exemption, down 65% 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 | $693.00 (-64.98%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,979.00 (+11.81%) | $210,000 (+92.66%) Land $20,000 Building $190,000 | $210,000 (+18.49%) Land $20,000 Building $190,000 |
| 2024 | $1,770.00 (+212.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $109,000 (-) Land $9,400 Building $99,600 | $177,236 (+13.82%) Land $15,285 Building $161,951 |
| 2023 | $566.00 Homeowner's exemption | $109,000 Land $9,400 Building $99,600 | $155,714 Land $13,429 Building $142,285 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Whitfield Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims 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 | 13 (1979–1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1987 · river or lake flooding |
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 Whitfield 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 1,165 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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