Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 688 Prospect Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 3,060 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,104 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $81,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $690 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.66-3-21 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.66-3-21 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,060 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,750 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,310 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,104 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 114 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 252 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 400 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00779900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 688 PROSPECT AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-2423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 1O4.5O NW VERMONT |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 7000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Delaware Park-Front Park System listed 1982 · 25 contributing resources · NRIS 82005029 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 98 CUSHING PL, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2535 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015172270 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11284 / 2433 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 688 PROSPECT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2423 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0138977403 |
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| Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 13897/7403 |
| Instrument | 2019107206 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
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 | $690.00 (-62.9%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,860.00 (+28.72%) | $209,000 (+134.83%) Land $25,000 Building $184,000 | $209,000 (+44.42%) Land $25,000 Building $184,000 |
| 2024 | $1,445.00 (+212.77%) | $89,000 (-) Land $16,000 Building $73,000 | $144,715 (+13.82%) Land $26,016 Building $118,699 |
| 2023 | $462.00 | $89,000 Land $16,000 Building $73,000 | $127,143 Land $22,857 Building $104,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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