Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 61 Lancaster Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,166 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.104 acres (4,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $720,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,579 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Feb 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.79-5-11 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.79-5-11 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,166 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,346 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 620 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,520 sqft (0.104 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 440 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03895100 |
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| Street Address | 61 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14222-1401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 592.63 W DELAWARE WH 15X13 IN REAR |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 16900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Elmwood Historic District East listed 2016 · 2,450 contributing resources · NRIS 16000108 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
61 Lancaster Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 SW 12TH ST, MIAMI, FL 33130-5201 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Feb 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Sep 4, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 4, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024146767 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11435 / 3641 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 61 LANCASTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1401 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 61 LANCASTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1401 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0113749050 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11374/9050 |
| Instrument | 2021032738 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55467 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 61 LANCASTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1401 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 61 LANCASTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1401 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0139795819 |
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| Date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13979/5819 |
| Instrument | 2021026352 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2024 |
| Property Address | 61 LANCASTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1401 |
| Document Number | 0114353641 |
| Book / Page | 11435 / 3641 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024146767 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,880.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 61 LANCASTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1401 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 79 SW 12TH ST, MIAMI, FL 33130-5201 |
| Document Number | 0141362867 |
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| Date | Aug 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 14136/2867 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2044 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 61 LANCASTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1401 |
| Document Number | 0113340086 |
| Book / Page | 11334 / 0086 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018175791 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5,535.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 61 LANCASTER AVE, 61, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1401 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 20 HEATHROW CT, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-2866 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 61 Lancaster Ave was $2,579, down 67.7% 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 | $2,579.00 (-67.69%) | ||
| 2025 | $7,983.00 (-6.34%) | $781,000 (+45.98%) Land $119,000 Building $662,000 | $781,000 (-10.22%) Land $119,000 Building $662,000 |
| 2024 | $8,523.00 (+212.08%) Veteran's exemption | $535,000 (-) Land $103,200 Building $431,800 | $869,919 (+13.82%) Land $167,805 Building $702,114 |
| 2023 | $2,731.00 Veteran's exemption | $535,000 Land $103,200 Building $431,800 | $764,286 Land $147,429 Building $616,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 61 Lancaster 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 61 Lancaster 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 738 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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