Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 68 Verel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,060 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,851 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 140900 142.71-2-23 |
| Primary APN | 140900 142.71-2-23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,060 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,094 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 966 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,600 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 5684 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 68 VEREL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-3113 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | L 17 VEREL TRACT BLK A E7 2O Z 4O X 115.4 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE BUFALLO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 16200 |
68 Verel Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 68 VEREL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3113 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017258038 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11323 / 2817 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 68 VEREL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3113 |
| Document Number | 0113232817 |
| Book / Page | 011323 / 002817 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $50.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 80 LEHIGH ST LACKAWANNA NY 142181234, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-1234 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 68 Verel Ave was $1,851.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,851.00 | ||
| 2025 | $70,000 Land $7,400 Building $62,600 | $109,375 Land $11,562 Building $97,813 | |
| 2023 | $70,000 (-) Land $7,400 Building $62,600 | $88,600 (+13.88%) Land $9,366 Building $79,234 | |
| 2022 | $70,000 Land $7,400 Building $62,600 | $77,800 Land $8,225 Building $69,575 | |
| 2021 | $738.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 68 Verel Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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.
The area around 68 Verel 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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 759 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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