Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 72 Poplar Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,696 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,364 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $565 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 101.58-5-19.1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 101.58-5-19.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,696 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,424 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 5,364 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 399 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 305 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09168000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 POPLAR AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-2626 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | SOUTH COR FELIX |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 3000 |
72 Poplar Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 POPLAR AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2626 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 72 Poplar Ave was $565 with a homeowner's exemption, down 60.9% 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 | $565.00 (-60.87%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,444.00 (+50.73%) | $171,000 (+189.83%) Land $8,700 Building $162,300 | $171,000 (+78.25%) Land $8,700 Building $162,300 |
| 2024 | $958.00 (+213.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $59,000 (-) Land $3,600 Building $55,400 | $95,935 (+13.82%) Land $5,854 Building $90,081 |
| 2023 | $306.00 Homeowner's exemption | $59,000 Land $3,600 Building $55,400 | $84,286 Land $5,143 Building $79,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 72 Poplar Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 72 Poplar Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 684 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 Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: GoNetspeed.
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