Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 808 Potomac Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,688 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $57,120 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,403 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.71-1-40 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.71-1-40 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,688 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,900 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 344 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03975100 |
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| Street Address | 808 POTOMAC AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14209-1063 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 414. W DELAWARE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| 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.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 808 POTOMAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1063 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200575792 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11104 / 2632 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,403.00 (-66.93%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,243.00 (-9.47%) | $425,000 (+61.6%) Land $118,000 Building $307,000 | $425,000 (-0.62%) Land $118,000 Building $307,000 |
| 2024 | $4,687.00 (+161.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $263,000 (-23.77%) Land $113,000 Building $150,000 | $427,642 (-13.23%) Land $183,740 Building $243,902 |
| 2023 | $1,792.00 Homeowner's exemption | $345,000 Land $113,000 Building $232,000 | $492,857 Land $161,429 Building $331,428 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 1 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1981 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 251 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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