Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 796 West Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,464 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $697 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.42-13-22 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.42-13-22 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,464 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,136 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 28 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 228 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00880900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 796 WEST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-2032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 3O. N SCHOOL |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 6901 |
796 West Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1999.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 796 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2032 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10952 / 5171 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 16, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1090001227 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 796 West Ave was $697 with a homeowner's exemption, down 63.5% 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 | $697.00 (-63.45%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,907.00 (+23.59%) | $211,000 (+122.11%) Land $20,000 Building $191,000 | $211,000 (+36.59%) Land $20,000 Building $191,000 |
| 2024 | $1,543.00 (+212.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $95,000 (-) Land $14,000 Building $81,000 | $154,472 (+13.82%) Land $22,764 Building $131,708 |
| 2023 | $493.00 Homeowner's exemption | $95,000 Land $14,000 Building $81,000 | $135,714 Land $20,000 Building $115,714 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 796 West 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 796 West 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 |
|---|
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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