Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 72 Modern Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,210 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.081 acres (3,510 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $86,500 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,007 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 140900 142.70-3-44 |
| Primary APN | 140900 142.70-3-44 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,210 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 270 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,510 sqft (0.081 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 5539 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 MODERN AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-3118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | L 17 MILKS TRACT D7 269 Y 3O X 117 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 12400 |
72 Modern Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2017.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 MODERN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3118 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017207809 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11320 / 1304 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 72 MODERN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3118 |
| Document Number | 0113201304 |
| Book / Page | 011320 / 001304 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $86.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 47 SPRING ST LACKAWANNA NY 142183445, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-3445 |
| Document Number | 138312327 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 013831/002327 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 12, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 72 Modern Ave was $2,007.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,007.00 | ||
| 2025 | $82,000 Land $5,900 Building $76,100 | $128,125 Land $9,219 Building $118,906 | |
| 2023 | $82,000 (-) Land $5,900 Building $76,100 | $103,800 (+13.94%) Land $7,469 Building $96,331 | |
| 2022 | $82,000 Land $5,900 Building $76,100 | $91,100 Land $6,555 Building $84,545 | |
| 2021 | $862.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 72 Modern Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 20 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1994) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1994 · tidal / storm surge |
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 Modern 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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 759 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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