56 Summit Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 56 Summit Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1904
Lot Size	0.105 acres (4,588 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$577,000 (Apr 2024)
Tax Bill	$1,912 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2024 Sale Apr 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 89.42-2-9`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 89.42-2-9`
Alternative APNs	`02000894200002009000` `06137800`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,040 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,032 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,008 sqft
Game Room	Game Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1904
Effective Year Built	Effective 1904
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Wood
Lot Area	4,588 sqft (0.105 acres)
Lot Width	46 ft Width
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	415 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	06137800
Street Address	56 SUMMIT AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14214-2306
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	256.5O S JEWETT PKWY 108 WITH 3.5X12 IN WN COR
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	9.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4003
Census Tract	5201

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Parkside East Historic District listed 1986 · 1,777 contributing resources · NRIS 86002817

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

56 Summit Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2024.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	56 SUMMIT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2306
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 12, 2024	Deed, Transfer
Apr 27, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Dec 15, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE
Nov 18, 2013	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KEYBANK USA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 12, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 12, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20242024058911
Deed Book / Page	11429 / 9956
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Apr 12, 2024
Property Address	56 SUMMIT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2306
Document Number	0114299956
Book / Page	11429 / 9956
Instrument Date	Apr 6, 2024
Instrument	2024058911
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 20, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$2,308.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	56 SUMMIT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2306

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	56 SUMMIT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2306

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	56 SUMMIT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2306
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 28, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0139373542
Date	Apr 27, 2020
Book Page	13937/3542
Instrument	2020073105

Lender

Name	HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2050

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Dec 15, 2021
Property Address	56 SUMMIT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2306
Document Number	0113927738
Book / Page	11392 / 7738
Instrument Date	Dec 13, 2021
Instrument	2021250354
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2024
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,932.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	56 SUMMIT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2306

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	56 SUMMIT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2306

November 2013: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	56 SUMMIT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2306
Document Number	0138353730
Book / Page	013835 / 003730
Instrument Date	Nov 18, 2013
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	56 SUMMIT AVE BUFFALO NY 142142306, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2306

Mortgage

Document Number	0138353730
Date	Nov 15, 2017
Book Page	013835/003730

Lender

Name	KEYBANK USA
Type	Bank
Address	BROOKLYN, OH 44144

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Summit Ave was $1,912, down 60.7% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,912.00 (-60.7%)
2025	$4,865.00 (+53.62%)	$579,000 (+196.92%) Land $69,000 Building $510,000	$579,000 (+82.61%) Land $69,000 Building $510,000
2024	$3,167.00 (+212.64%)	$195,000 (-) Land $56,000 Building $139,000	$317,073 (+13.82%) Land $91,057 Building $226,016
2023	$1,013.00	$195,000 Land $56,000 Building $139,000	$278,571 Land $80,000 Building $198,571

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 56 Summit Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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	1 (1979)
Most Recent Claim	Mar 1979 · rainfall accumulation

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.

Wildfire

The area around 56 Summit 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 720 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Greenlight Networks.

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