Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 71 Riverside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $89,888 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $476 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale Jul 2019 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 77.56-2-21 |
| Primary APN | 140200 77.56-2-21 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 540 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,300 sqft (0.076 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
| Pool Area | 154 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05292800 |
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| Street Address | 71 RIVERSIDE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14207-1406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 254.38 W TONAWANDA |
| Legal Subdivision | JONES TRACT |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 5802 |
71 Riverside Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2021.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 RIVERSIDE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jul 24, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 2, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20212356 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11372 / 3343 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 26, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112929799 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 71 RIVERSIDE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1406 |
| Document Number | 0113723343 |
| Book / Page | 011372 / 003343 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $90.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 839 TONAWANDA ST BUFFALO NY 142071479, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1479 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 71 RIVERSIDE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1406 |
| Document Number | 0113472884 |
| Book / Page | 011347 / 002884 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 71 RIVERSIDE AVE BUFFALO NY 142071406, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1406 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 71 RIVERSIDE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1406 |
| Document Number | 0113237493 |
| Book / Page | 011323 / 007493 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1121 SHERIDAN DR TONAWANDA NY 141508044, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-8044 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 71 Riverside Ave was $476, down 64.7% 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 | $476.00 (-64.66%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,347.00 (+13.67%) | $144,000 (+97.26%) Land $7,000 Building $137,000 | $144,000 (+21.32%) Land $7,000 Building $137,000 |
| 2024 | $1,185.00 (+212.66%) | $73,000 (-) Land $5,000 Building $68,000 | $118,699 (+13.82%) Land $8,130 Building $110,569 |
| 2023 | $379.00 | $73,000 Land $5,000 Building $68,000 | $104,286 Land $7,143 Building $97,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Riverside Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 Riverside 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 779 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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