Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 653 Minnesota Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,684 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $37,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $482 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.74-4-14 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.74-4-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,684 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,117 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 567 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 3,900 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 08141800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 653 MINNESOTA AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-1215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 395. E ORLEANS |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS LAND |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 4300 |
653 Minnesota Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2022.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1283 CARROLL ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11213-4207 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20132013236469 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11254 / 5038 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 9, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114021944 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 653 MINNESOTA AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1215 |
| Document Number | 0114021944 |
| Book / Page | 11402 / 1944 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022102711 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1283 CARROLL ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11213-4207 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1283 CARROLL ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11213-4207 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 653 Minnesota Ave was $482, down 61% 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 | $482.00 (-61.03%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,237.00 (+49.4%) | $146,000 (+186.27%) Land $8,000 Building $138,000 | $146,000 (+76.06%) Land $8,000 Building $138,000 |
| 2024 | $828.00 (+212.45%) | $51,000 (-) Land $4,400 Building $46,600 | $82,927 (+13.82%) Land $7,154 Building $75,773 |
| 2023 | $265.00 | $51,000 Land $4,400 Building $46,600 | $72,857 Land $6,286 Building $66,571 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 653 Minnesota 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 653 Minnesota 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 1,460 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 |
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