78 Block St, Buffalo, NY 14211 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 78 Block St, Buffalo, NY 14211

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,010 sqft · built 1921
Lot Size0.066 acres (2,880 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$95,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill$482 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Sale
Mar 2021 Sale
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 101.41-4-21

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 101.41-4-21
Alternative APNs
  • 02001014100004021000
  • 08917400

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,010 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,000 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,010 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1921
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1921
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialComposition/Composite
Lot Area2,880 sqft (0.066 acres)
Lot Dimensions96 ft deep x 30 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area278 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number08917400
Street Address78 BLOCK ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14211-2060
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description6O. W THEODORE
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number21.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract3700

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address279 WOLTZ AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14211-3241
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 15, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 31, 2021Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer
Sep 15, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 14, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jul 14, 2017Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 15, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 15, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 31, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021250736
Deed Book / Page11392 / 8137
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateDec 15, 2021
Property Address78 BLOCK ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2060
Document Number0113928137
Book / Page11392 / 8137
Instrument DateDec 14, 2021
Instrument2021250736
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 13, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$380.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address56 HAGEN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-1910

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address279 WOTTZ AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14211

March 2021: Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMar 31, 2021
Property Address78 BLOCK ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2060
Document Number0113774487
Book / Page11377 / 4487
Instrument DateMar 30, 2021
Instrument2021061151
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedJan 13, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$320.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address37 HILL STREET #2L2L, 2L2L, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2000 FILLMORE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2814

September 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateSep 15, 2017
Property Address78 BLOCK ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2060
Document Number0113188204
Book / Page011318 / 008204
Instrument DateSep 11, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 15, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$56.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1700 ABLEMARLE RD #2E BROOKLYN NY 11226, 2E, BROOKLYN, NY 11226

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJul 14, 2017
Property Address78 BLOCK ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2060
Document Number0113157981
Book / Page011315 / 007981
Instrument DateJul 14, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$18.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address94 CAESAR BLVD WILLIAMSVILLE NY 142215957, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-5957

July 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJul 14, 2017
Property Address78 BLOCK ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2060
Document Number0113157979
Book / Page011315 / 007979
Instrument DateJul 14, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 13, 2017

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

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$482.00 (-60.13%)
2025$1,209.00 (+61.85%)$146,000 (+217.39%) Land $5,800 Building $140,200$146,000 (+95.19%) Land $5,800 Building $140,200
2024$747.00 (+212.55%)$46,000 (-) Land $2,900 Building $43,100$74,797 (+13.82%) Land $4,715 Building $70,082
2023$239.00$46,000 Land $2,900 Building $43,100$65,714 Land $4,143 Building $61,571

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

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 1,077 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75

May also be available: GoNetspeed, T-Mobile.

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