Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 81 Frontenac Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,104 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,763 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,133 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Jan 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.58-5-16 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.58-5-16 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,104 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,184 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 920 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,763 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 88 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06340100 |
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| Street Address | 81 FRONTENAC AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-2410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 95.53 S TACOMA |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
81 Frontenac Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2022.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 FRONTENAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SAINT JOSEPHS CANTON PARISH FCU |
| Jan 13, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Administrator's Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021228532 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11391 / 589 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113945130 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 81 FRONTENAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2410 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 81 FRONTENAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2410 |
| Document Number | 0140427723 |
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| Date | Mar 3, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14042/7723 |
| Instrument | 2022042941 |
| Name | SAINT JOSEPHS CANTON PARISH FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14223 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 20, 2052 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 81 FRONTENAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2410 |
| Document Number | 0113945130 |
| Book / Page | 11394 / 5130 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022008993 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Administrator's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 81 FRONTENAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2410 |
| Document Number | 0113910589 |
| Book / Page | 11391 / 589 |
| Map Reference | DOC 941 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021228532 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $680.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 81 FRONTENAC AVE, 81, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2410 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 76 PARKSIDE CT, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1018 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 81 Frontenac Ave was $1,133, down 68.4% 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 | $1,133.00 (-68.45%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,591.00 (-8.65%) | $343,000 (+41.74%) Land $52,000 Building $291,000 | $343,000 (-12.83%) Land $52,000 Building $291,000 |
| 2024 | $3,931.00 (+212.73%) | $242,000 (-) Land $32,600 Building $209,400 | $393,496 (+13.82%) Land $53,008 Building $340,488 |
| 2023 | $1,257.00 | $242,000 Land $32,600 Building $209,400 | $345,714 Land $46,571 Building $299,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 81 Frontenac Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1986.
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 (1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1986 · 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 81 Frontenac 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 1,124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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