Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 78 Custer St, Buffalo, NY 14214
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,326 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,660 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $360,760 (Feb 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $802 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.62-1-11 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.62-1-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,326 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,216 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,110 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 6,660 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06987600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 CUSTER ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14214-1170 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 717.2O W MAIN |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 4702 |
78 Custer St, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2015.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 268 N BROADWAY, 7, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801-2923 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201528649 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11275 / 7673 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111916151 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Custer St was $802, down 62.2% 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 | $802.00 (-62.19%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,121.00 (+36.05%) | $243,000 (+153.13%) Land $30,000 Building $213,000 | $243,000 (+55.67%) Land $30,000 Building $213,000 |
| 2024 | $1,559.00 (+213.05%) | $96,000 (-) Land $14,000 Building $82,000 | $156,098 (+13.82%) Land $22,764 Building $133,334 |
| 2023 | $498.00 | $96,000 Land $14,000 Building $82,000 | $137,143 Land $20,000 Building $117,143 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 78 Custer St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 78 Custer St 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 660 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 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.
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