Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 78 Hamilton Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,007 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,307 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer Jul 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 142.63-1-14.1 |
| Primary APN | 140900 142.63-1-14.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,007 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 812 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 195 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,840 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 114 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 340 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 183 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 5292 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 HAMILTON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-2702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | S/M FOR 92-93 ROLL MC 846 L38 & L37 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAMILTON & STEARNS TRACT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 16200 |
78 Hamilton Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2023.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 HAMILTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 14, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008191238 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11150 / 549 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114236393 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 78 HAMILTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2702 |
| Document Number | 0114236393 |
| Book / Page | 11423 / 6393 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023185818 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 HAMILTON AVE, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-2702 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 HAMILTON AVE, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-2702 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 78 HAMILTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2702 |
| Document Number | 0113833481 |
| Book / Page | 11383 / 3481 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021136480 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 78 HAMILTON AVE, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-2702 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Hamilton Ave was $2,307 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,307.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $104,000 Land $9,800 Building $94,200 | $162,500 Land $15,312 Building $147,188 | |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $104,000 (-) Land $9,800 Building $94,200 | $131,600 (+13.84%) Land $12,401 Building $119,199 |
| 2022 | $104,000 Land $9,800 Building $94,200 | $115,600 Land $10,893 Building $104,707 | |
| 2021 | $1,621.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Hamilton Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 78 Hamilton Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 98 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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