Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 656 West Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,432 sqft · built 1867 |
| Lot Size | 0.104 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $500 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $710 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.58-3-11 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.58-3-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,432 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,312 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1867 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1867 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.104 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00879000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 656 WEST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-2125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 153.5O SE MASS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 6901 |
656 West Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2012.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 656 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2125 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11230 / 6361 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111202015 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Property Address | 656 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2125 |
| Document Number | 0114484299 |
| Book / Page | 11448 / 4299 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025134140 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 656 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2125 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 656 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2125 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 656 West Ave was $710.
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 | $710.00 | ||
| 2025 | $215,000 (+230.77%) Land $26,000 Building $189,000 | $215,000 (+103.42%) Land $26,000 Building $189,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,055.00 (+213.06%) | $65,000 (-) Land $16,000 Building $49,000 | $105,691 (+13.82%) Land $26,016 Building $79,675 |
| 2023 | $337.00 | $65,000 Land $16,000 Building $49,000 | $92,857 Land $22,857 Building $70,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 656 West 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 656 West 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 646 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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