Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 765 Crescent Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,455 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,232 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.81-2-32 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.81-2-32 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,455 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,241 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,214 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,600 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 510 sqft |
| Patio Area | 210 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05851500 |
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| Street Address | 765 CRESCENT AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-3417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 231.5O E COLVIN |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOW VIEW PARK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 5400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Parkside East Historic District listed 1986 · 1,777 contributing resources · NRIS 86002817 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
765 Crescent 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 | 765 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3417 |
| 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 765 Crescent Ave was $1,232 with a homeowner's exemption, down 69.4% 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 | $1,232.00 (-69.36%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,021.00 (-12.83%) | $373,000 (+31.34%) Land $84,000 Building $289,000 | $373,000 (-19.23%) Land $84,000 Building $289,000 |
| 2024 | $4,613.00 (+212.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $284,000 (-) Land $62,000 Building $222,000 | $461,789 (+13.82%) Land $100,813 Building $360,976 |
| 2023 | $1,475.00 Homeowner's exemption | $284,000 Land $62,000 Building $222,000 | $405,714 Land $88,571 Building $317,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 765 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
The area around 765 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 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 | 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 852 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.
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