Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 75 University Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,852 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $171,000 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,209 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.47-1-11 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.47-1-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,852 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,478 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 374 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,950 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Patio Area | 170 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07479400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 75 UNIVERSITY AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14214-1224 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 231.79 W UNVRSTY CL |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 4601 |
75 University Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2012.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 75 UNIVERSITY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1224 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ST JOSEPHS PARISH BUFFALO FCU |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ST JOSEPHS BUFFALO FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201293949 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11221 / 9669 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 75 UNIVERSITY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1224 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 75 UNIVERSITY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1224 |
| Document Number | 0140289567 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14028/9567 |
| Instrument | 2021241707 |
| Name | ST JOSEPHS PARISH BUFFALO FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14223 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Nov 25, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 75 UNIVERSITY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1224 |
| Document Number | 0139672438 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 75 UNIVERSITY AVE BUFFALO NY 142141224, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1224 |
| Document Number | 0139672438 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013967/002438 |
| Name | ST JOSEPHS BUFFALO FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14223 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Nov 24, 2030 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 75 University Ave was $1,209 with a homeowner's exemption, down 64.7% 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 | $1,209.00 (-64.66%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,421.00 (+13.84%) | $366,000 (+97.84%) Land $54,000 Building $312,000 | $366,000 (+21.67%) Land $54,000 Building $312,000 |
| 2024 | $3,005.00 (+212.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $185,000 (-) Land $37,200 Building $147,800 | $300,813 (+13.82%) Land $60,488 Building $240,325 |
| 2023 | $961.00 Homeowner's exemption | $185,000 Land $37,200 Building $147,800 | $264,286 Land $53,143 Building $211,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 75 University Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1978 · 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 75 University 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 |
|---|
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 590 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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