Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 56 Central Ave, Buffalo, NY 14206
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 972 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.077 acres (3,330 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $291 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 112.56-1-10 |
| Primary APN | 140200 112.56-1-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 972 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 972 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,330 sqft (0.077 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 91 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09378700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14206-1333 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 52O. N WILLIAM |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 2300 |
56 Central Ave is owned by a company that bought it in December 2016.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 LOEPERE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1578 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 13, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016263283 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11306 / 4860 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Central Ave was $291, down 64% 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 | $291.00 (-63.99%) | ||
| 2025 | $808.00 (+18.48%) | $88,000 (+109.52%) Land $13,000 Building $75,000 | $88,000 (+28.86%) Land $13,000 Building $75,000 |
| 2024 | $682.00 (+212.84%) | $42,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $38,000 | $68,293 (+13.82%) Land $6,504 Building $61,789 |
| 2023 | $218.00 | $42,000 Land $4,000 Building $38,000 | $60,000 Land $5,714 Building $54,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Central 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 56 Central 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 508 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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