Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 790 Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,771 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,592 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,427 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.63-2-19 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.63-2-19 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,771 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 885 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 886 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,592 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 72 ft deep x 35.5 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 188 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03776300 |
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| Street Address | 790 BIRD AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14209-1046 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 1OO.1O W BERKLEY PL |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 6302 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Elmwood Historic District East listed 2016 · 2,450 contributing resources · NRIS 16000108 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
790 Bird Ave is owned by a company and is owner-occupied.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 790 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1046 |
| Document Number | 0113779280 |
| Book / Page | 11377 / 9280 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021066434 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 700 BIRD AVE, 700, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1004 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 48 SHEPARD AVE, KENMORE, NY 14217-1914 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 790 Bird Ave was $1,427 with exemptions applied, down 55.2% 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 | $1,427.00 (-55.17%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,183.00 (-5.74%) | $432,000 (+36.28%) Land $62,000 Building $370,000 | $432,000 (-16.19%) Land $62,000 Building $370,000 |
| 2024 | $3,377.00 (+105.04%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $317,000 (-) Land $83,000 Building $234,000 | $515,447 (+13.82%) Land $134,959 Building $380,488 |
| 2023 | $1,647.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $317,000 Land $83,000 Building $234,000 | $452,857 Land $118,571 Building $334,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 790 Bird 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 790 Bird 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 731 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 Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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