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749 Crescent Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 749 Crescent Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,950 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.129 acres (5,600 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$500,000 (Jun 2024)
Tax Bill$1,654 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2018 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 78.81-2-28

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 78.81-2-28
Alternative APNs
  • 02000788100002028000
  • 05851100

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,950 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,191 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,164 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area595 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialWood
Lot Area5,600 sqft (0.129 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 40 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area341 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number05851100
Street Address749 CRESCENT AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14216-3417
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description391.5O E COLVIN
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number28.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4001
Census Tract5400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Parkside East Historic District
listed 1986 · 1,777 contributing resources · NRIS 86002817

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

749 Crescent Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2024.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address749 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3417
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 24, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 24, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 25, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20242024101659
Deed Book / Page11432 / 5761
Prior Transfer DateAug 2, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0000169001
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionERIE NY
Property Address749 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3417
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0138787354
DateNov 24, 2018
Book Page13878/7354
Instrument2018234384
Lender
NameMANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO
TypeBank
Address00000
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 749 Crescent Ave was $1,654, down 65.4% from the year before.

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$1,654.00 (-65.38%)
2025$4,777.00 (+8.94%)$501,000 (+85.56%) Land $84,000 Building $417,000$501,000 (+14.12%) Land $84,000 Building $417,000
2024$4,385.00 (+212.54%)$270,000 (-) Land $62,000 Building $208,000$439,024 (+13.82%) Land $100,813 Building $338,211
2023$1,403.00$270,000 Land $62,000 Building $208,000$385,714 Land $88,571 Building $297,143

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 749 Crescent 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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.

Wildfire

The area around 749 Crescent 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 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 852 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.

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