Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 552 Potomac Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 3,272 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,130 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $277,500 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,258 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.69-2-21 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.69-2-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,272 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 272 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 4,130 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 785 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04848400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 552 POTOMAC AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14222-1129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 93. W ASHLAND |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 6301 |
552 Potomac Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 552 POTOMAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015133929 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11281 / 9273 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 552 Potomac Ave was $1,258, down 70.3% 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 | $1,258.00 (-70.34%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,242.00 (-16.82%) | $381,000 (+21.34%) Land $41,000 Building $340,000 | $381,000 (-25.38%) Land $41,000 Building $340,000 |
| 2024 | $5,100.00 (+212.69%) | $314,000 (-) Land $22,000 Building $292,000 | $510,569 (+13.82%) Land $35,772 Building $474,797 |
| 2023 | $1,631.00 | $314,000 Land $22,000 Building $292,000 | $448,571 Land $31,429 Building $417,142 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 552 Potomac Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 552 Potomac 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 |
|---|
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 731 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 Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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