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74 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 74 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,746 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.108 acres (4,680 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Tax Bill$1,169 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2018 Transfer
Sep 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 78.72-2-10

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 78.72-2-10
Alternative APNs
  • 02000787200002010000
  • 06264500

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,746 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,473 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,273 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area4,680 sqft (0.108 acres)
Lot Dimensions130 ft deep x 36 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area300 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number06264500
Street Address74 COMMONWEALTH AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14216-2720
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description316. S HERTEL
Legal SubdivisionTHE HOLAND LAND COMPANY SURVEY
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number10.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract4901

Owner

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address74 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2720
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 20, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Sep 1, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateJul 18, 2018
Transfer Doc0113320112
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJul 20, 2018
Property Address74 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2720
Document Number0113320112
Book / Page011332 / 000112
Instrument DateJul 18, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address162 COMMONWEALTH AVE BUFFALO NY 142162308, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2308

September 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateSep 1, 2017
Property Address74 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2720
Document Number0113181944
Book / Page011318 / 001944
Instrument DateAug 17, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 5, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address74 COMMONWEALTH AVE BUFFALO NY 142162720, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2720

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,169.00 (-66.27%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption
2025$3,466.00 (+3.09%)$354,000 (+71.01%) Land $52,000 Building $302,000$354,000 (+5.17%) Land $52,000 Building $302,000
2024$3,362.00 (+212.74%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$207,000 (-) Land $33,700 Building $173,300$336,585 (+13.82%) Land $54,797 Building $281,788
2023$1,075.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$207,000 Land $33,700 Building $173,300$295,714 Land $48,143 Building $247,571

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 974 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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