Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 697 Prospect Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,778 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (Dec 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $585 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.66-4-21 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.66-4-21 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,778 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,555 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,223 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,950 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 165 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00773100 |
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| Street Address | 697 PROSPECT AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-2424 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 2OO. N VERMONT |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| 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 | 697 PROSPECT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2424 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 10895 / 1597 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 697 PROSPECT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2424 |
| Document Number | 0000081249 |
| Book / Page | 14197 / 4077 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202681249 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 697 PROSPECT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2424 |
| Document Number | 0000081249, |
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| Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14197/4077 |
| Instrument | 202681249 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 6.22% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $585.00 (-68.8%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,875.00 (-2.34%) | $218,000 (+57.97%) Land $28,000 Building $190,000 | $218,000 (-2.85%) Land $28,000 Building $190,000 |
| 2024 | $1,920.00 (+215.79%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $138,000 (-) Land $17,000 Building $121,000 | $224,390 (+13.82%) Land $27,642 Building $196,748 |
| 2023 | $608.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $138,000 Land $17,000 Building $121,000 | $197,143 Land $24,286 Building $172,857 |
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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