Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 72 Dorchester Rd, Buffalo, NY 14222
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,098 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $502,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,664 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer Nov 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.77-1-1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.77-1-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,098 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 852 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 838 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 408 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,405 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 65 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 177 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04771100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 DORCHESTER RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14222-1148 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | EAST COR RICHMOND |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVEN SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 6301 |
72 Dorchester Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2023.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 DORCHESTER RD, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1148 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 8, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 29, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20212021222959 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11390 / 6287 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114210384 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 72 DORCHESTER RD, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1148 |
| Document Number | 0114210384 |
| Book / Page | 11421 / 384 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023146275 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 72 DORCHESTER RD, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1148 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 72 DORCHESTER RD, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1148 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 72 DORCHESTER RD, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1148 |
| Document Number | 0113906287 |
| Book / Page | 11390 / 6287 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021222959 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,008.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 534 W FERRY ST, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1510 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11020 BRADDOCK DR, CULVER CITY, CA 90230-4213 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 72 DORCHESTER RD, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1148 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0138441785 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2018 |
| Book Page | 13844/1785 |
| Instrument | 2018019202 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 72 Dorchester Rd was $1,664, down 68.7% 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 | $1,664.00 (-68.67%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,312.00 (-9.66%) | $504,000 (+39.23%) Land $56,000 Building $448,000 | $504,000 (-14.38%) Land $56,000 Building $448,000 |
| 2024 | $5,880.00 (+212.6%) | $362,000 (-) Land $59,200 Building $302,800 | $588,618 (+13.82%) Land $96,260 Building $492,358 |
| 2023 | $1,881.00 | $362,000 (-) Land $59,200 Building $302,800 | $517,143 (+11.43%) Land $84,571 Building $432,572 |
| 2022 | $362,000 Land $59,200 Building $302,800 | $464,100 Land $75,897 Building $388,203 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 72 Dorchester Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
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 Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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 72 Dorchester Rd 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 1,214 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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