Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 71 Potomac Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,489 sqft · built 1811 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,475 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $528 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.74-7-9 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.74-7-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,489 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 845 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1811 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1811 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,475 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 150 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04608300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 71 POTOMAC AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1147 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2E |
| Legal Description | 74.5O W WEST |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 17100 |
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 | 3 TREEHAVEN RD, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-3607 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20142014181523 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11268 / 9722 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Property Address | 71 POTOMAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1147 |
| Document Number | 0114273996 |
| Book / Page | 11427 / 3996 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024017272 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 TREEHAVEN RD, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-3607 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 TREEHAVEN RD, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-3607 |
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 | $528.00 (-62.9%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,423.00 (+28.89%) | $160,000 (+135.29%) Land $19,000 Building $141,000 | $160,000 (+44.71%) Land $19,000 Building $141,000 |
| 2024 | $1,104.00 (+212.75%) | $68,000 (-) Land $5,000 Building $63,000 | $110,569 (+13.82%) Land $8,130 Building $102,439 |
| 2023 | $353.00 | $68,000 Land $5,000 Building $63,000 | $97,143 Land $7,143 Building $90,000 |
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 |
|---|
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 1,062 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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