Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 65 Lancaster Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,848 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,096 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,971 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Mortgage Aug 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.79-5-12 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.79-5-12 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,848 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,242 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 366 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,096 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 260 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03895200 |
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| Street Address | 65 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14222-1403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 632.63 W DELAWARE |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.000 |
| 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.
65 Lancaster Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2022.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 65 LANCASTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114064780 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 65 LANCASTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1403 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 65 LANCASTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1403 |
| Document Number | 0140823826 |
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| Date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14082/3826 |
| Instrument | 2023021434 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 65 LANCASTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1403 |
| Document Number | 0114064780 |
| Book / Page | 11406 / 4780 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022158055 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 65 LANCASTER AVE, 65, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1403 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 65 LANCASTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1403 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 65 Lancaster Ave was $1,971 with exemptions applied, down 34.9% 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 | $1,971.00 (-34.93%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,029.00 (-3.63%) | $597,000 (+54.26%) Land $82,000 Building $515,000 | $597,000 (-5.13%) Land $82,000 Building $515,000 |
| 2024 | $3,143.00 (+212.74%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $387,000 (-) Land $66,900 Building $320,100 | $629,268 (+13.82%) Land $108,780 Building $520,488 |
| 2023 | $1,005.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $387,000 Land $66,900 Building $320,100 | $552,857 Land $95,571 Building $457,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 65 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 65 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 |
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| 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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