Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 56 Alden Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,222 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $674 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.44-2-8 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.44-2-8 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,222 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,222 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,560 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06188900 |
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| Street Address | 56 ALDEN AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-1602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 63. W HECLA |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 4500 |
56 Alden Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2022 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 ALDEN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114033357 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 56 ALDEN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1602 |
| Document Number | 0114033357 |
| Book / Page | 11403 / 3357 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022116152 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 ALDEN AVE, 56, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1602 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 ALDEN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1602 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Alden Ave was $674 with exemptions applied, down 60.1% 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 | $674.00 (-60.07%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,688.00 (+22.14%) | $234,000 (+59.18%) Land $50,000 Building $184,000 | $234,000 (-2.1%) Land $50,000 Building $184,000 |
| 2024 | $1,382.00 (+100.29%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $147,000 (-) Land $31,200 Building $115,800 | $239,024 (+13.82%) Land $50,732 Building $188,292 |
| 2023 | $690.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $147,000 Land $31,200 Building $115,800 | $210,000 Land $44,571 Building $165,429 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Alden Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1987.
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 (1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1987 · tidal / storm surge |
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 56 Alden 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 825 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 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.
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