Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 71 Rand Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,146 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,695 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,486 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.23-2-15 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.23-2-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,146 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,598 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,548 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,695 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Patio Area | 130 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06115200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 71 RAND AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-3314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 367.57 W EDGE PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 5400 |
71 Rand Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2022.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 RAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Jun 21, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| May 29, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 29, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022213722 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11410 / 4137 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001338 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 71 RAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3314 |
| Document Number | 0114104137 |
| Book / Page | 11410 / 4137 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022213722 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,740.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 71 RAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3314 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 204 TACOMA AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2332 |
| Document Number | 0140742403 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 14074/2403 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 71 RAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3314 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0139003314 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Book Page | 13900/3314 |
| Instrument | 2019126729 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT MILL, SC 29707 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 71 RAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3314 |
| Document Number | 0113298127 |
| Book / Page | 11329 / 8127 |
| Map Reference | MAP1133 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018104481 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,853.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9720 MARBLE STONEDR, 9720, NAPLES, FL 34120 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 80 COTTAGE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14201-2013 |
| Document Number | 2018104482 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018104482 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 71 Rand Ave was $1,486, down 66.4% 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 | $1,486.00 (-66.36%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,417.00 (+2.63%) | $450,000 (+69.81%) Land $70,000 Building $380,000 | $450,000 (+4.43%) Land $70,000 Building $380,000 |
| 2024 | $4,304.00 (+212.56%) | $265,000 (-) Land $44,900 Building $220,100 | $430,894 (+13.82%) Land $73,008 Building $357,886 |
| 2023 | $1,377.00 | $265,000 Land $44,900 Building $220,100 | $378,571 Land $64,143 Building $314,428 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Rand Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1987 · river or lake flooding |
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 71 Rand 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 | 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 974 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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