Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 71 Central Ave, Buffalo, NY 14206
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $113,401 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $367 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 112.56-2-40 |
| Primary APN | 140200 112.56-2-40 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 420 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09373800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 71 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14206-1332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 7OO. N WILLIAM |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 2300 |
71 Central Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2015.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 CENTRAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1332 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015223317 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11287 / 3904 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 71 Central Ave was $367 with a homeowner's exemption, down 62.1% 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 | $367.00 (-62.13%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $969.00 (+35.71%) | $111,000 (+152.27%) Land $14,000 Building $97,000 | $111,000 (+55.15%) Land $14,000 Building $97,000 |
| 2024 | $714.00 (+213.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $40,000 | $71,545 (+13.82%) Land $6,504 Building $65,041 |
| 2023 | $228.00 Homeowner's exemption | $44,000 Land $4,000 Building $40,000 | $62,857 Land $5,714 Building $57,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 71 Central 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 71 Central 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 |
|---|
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 508 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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