Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 79 Alsace Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,923 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $637 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.40-5-17 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.40-5-17 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,923 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,137 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 690 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 96 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,400 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11345600 |
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| Street Address | 79 ALSACE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-1703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 57O. W ABBOTT RD |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Cazenovia Park-South Park System listed 1982 · 11 contributing resources · NRIS 82005028 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
79 Alsace Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2018.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 ALSACE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1703 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jul 13, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018138822 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11331 / 7796 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 79 ALSACE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1703 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 79 ALSACE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1703 |
| Document Number | 0139850001 |
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| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13985/1 |
| Instrument | 2021048481 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 79 ALSACE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1703 |
| Document Number | 0113317796 |
| Book / Page | 011331 / 007796 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $115.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 79 ALSACE AVE BUFFALO NY 142201703, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1703 |
| Document Number | 138626859 |
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| Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013862/006859 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 12, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Alsace Ave was $637, down 63.7% 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 | $637.00 (-63.72%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,756.00 (+21.52%) | $193,000 (+116.85%) Land $21,000 Building $172,000 | $193,000 (+33.37%) Land $21,000 Building $172,000 |
| 2024 | $1,445.00 (+212.77%) | $89,000 (-) Land $10,700 Building $78,300 | $144,715 (+13.82%) Land $17,398 Building $127,317 |
| 2023 | $462.00 | $89,000 Land $10,700 Building $78,300 | $127,143 Land $15,286 Building $111,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Alsace Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 79 Alsace 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 451 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 |
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