Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 56 Rickert Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,710 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,260 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $343 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale Jan 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 100.36-2-4 |
| Primary APN | 140200 100.36-2-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,710 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,182 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 528 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 4,260 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03635500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 RICKERT AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-1120 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 39O. S NORTHLAND |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
56 Rickert Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 86 RICKERT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14211-1120 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2023 | Redemption Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 4, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 23, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Transfer Foreclosure Auction |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 23, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231297 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11412 / 5064 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0114125060 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 56 RICKERT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14211-1120 |
| Document Number | 0114125060 |
| Book / Page | 11412 / 5060 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023001295 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 56 RICKERT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14211-1120 |
| Document Number | 0114125064 |
| Book / Page | 11412 / 5064 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023001297 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $380.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 48 CEDAR RD, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2912 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 55 GOULDING AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14208-1515 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 56 RICKERT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14211-1120 |
| Document Number | 0113083353 |
| Book / Page | 011308 / 003353 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $9.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 48 CEDAR RD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 142152912, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14215-2912 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Rickert Ave was $343, down 58% 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 | $343.00 (-58.02%) | ||
| 2025 | $817.00 (+101.23%) | $104,000 (+316%) Land $6,000 Building $98,000 | $104,000 (+155.84%) Land $6,000 Building $98,000 |
| 2024 | $406.00 (+214.73%) | $25,000 (-) Land $2,300 Building $22,700 | $40,650 (+13.82%) Land $3,740 Building $36,910 |
| 2023 | $129.00 | $25,000 Land $2,300 Building $22,700 | $35,714 Land $3,286 Building $32,428 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 56 Rickert 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.
Wildfire risk around 56 Rickert Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 415 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 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.
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