Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 787 Prospect Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 3,216 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $760 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.58-2-39 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.58-2-39 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,216 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,608 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,608 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1897 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 39.5 ft wide |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 250 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 512 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00775300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 787 PROSPECT AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-2118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 242.16 SE MASS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 7000 |
787 Prospect Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2021.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 787 PROSPECT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2118 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113862244 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 787 PROSPECT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2118 |
| Document Number | 0113862244 |
| Book / Page | 11386 / 2244 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021170119 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 133 LEMON ST, 133, BUFFALO, NY 14204-1224 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 787 PROSPECT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2118 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 787 Prospect Ave was $760, down 66.6% 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 | $760.00 (-66.62%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,277.00 (+0.89%) | $230,000 (+65.47%) Land $33,000 Building $197,000 | $230,000 (+1.76%) Land $33,000 Building $197,000 |
| 2024 | $2,257.00 (+212.6%) | $139,000 (-) Land $21,000 Building $118,000 | $226,016 (+13.82%) Land $34,146 Building $191,870 |
| 2023 | $722.00 | $139,000 Land $21,000 Building $118,000 | $198,571 Land $30,000 Building $168,571 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 787 Prospect 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.
The area around 787 Prospect 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 646 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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