78 Norfred Dr, Buffalo, NY 14218 Property Records

Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 78 Norfred Dr, Buffalo, NY 14218

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,405 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.173 acres (7,500 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$189,900 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$3,011 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140900 142.11-3-38`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140900 142.11-3-38`
Alternative APNs	`09001421100003038000` `1948`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,405 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,405 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	7,500 sqft (0.173 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	123 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	1948
Street Address	78 NORFRED DR
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14218-2037
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SFR
Legal Description	SUB LOT 14 G3 5O X 15O
Legal Subdivision	BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	38.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	LACKAWANNA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	12501

Owner

78 Norfred Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	78 NORFRED DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2037
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 13, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 13, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021247853
Deed Book / Page	11392 / 5740
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Dec 13, 2021
Property Address	78 NORFRED DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2037
Document Number	0113925740
Book / Page	11392 / 5740
Instrument Date	Dec 2, 2021
Instrument	2021247853
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 3, 2022
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$760.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	78 NORFRED DR, 78, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2037

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	117 MONTCLAIR AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2125

Mortgage

Document Number	0140302465
Date	Dec 13, 2021
Instrument	14030/2465

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Norfred Dr was $3,011.

Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Lackawanna City
Unified School District	Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,011.00
2025		$144,000 Land $12,200 Building $131,800	$225,000 Land $19,062 Building $205,938
2023		$144,000 (-) Land $12,200 Building $131,800	$182,300 (+13.94%) Land $15,445 Building $166,855
2022		$144,000 Land $12,200 Building $131,800	$160,000 Land $13,556 Building $146,444
2021	$1,288.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 78 Norfred Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims	7 (1979–1986)
Most Recent Claim	Oct 1986 · river or lake flooding

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.

Wildfire

The area around 78 Norfred Dr 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 512 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20