829 Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 829 Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,732 sqft · built 1912
Lot Size	0.085 acres (3,675 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$490,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill	$1,971 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 89.63-4-23`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 89.63-4-23`
Alternative APNs	`02000896300004023000` `03779300`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,732 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,148 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,084 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	500 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1912
Effective Year Built	Effective 1912
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Composition/Composite
Lot Area	3,675 sqft (0.085 acres)
Lot Dimensions	105 ft deep x 34.5 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	344 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	03779300
Street Address	829 BIRD AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14209-1005
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	N-4-30
Legal Description	33.6O W DELAWARE
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	23.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	6302

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

829 Bird Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2020.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	829 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1005
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 10, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 10, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 10, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020192424
Deed Book / Page	11369 / 2100
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Nov 10, 2020
Property Address	829 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1005
Document Number	0113692100
Book / Page	11369 / 2100
Map Reference	DOC 557
Instrument Date	Oct 29, 2020
Instrument	2020192424
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,960.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	829 BIRD AVE, 829, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1005

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	829 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1005

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 829 Bird Ave was $1,971, down 64.6% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,971.00 (-64.58%)
2025	$5,565.00 (+14.58%)	$597,000 (+99.67%) Land $88,000 Building $509,000	$597,000 (+22.79%) Land $88,000 Building $509,000
2024	$4,857.00 (+212.75%)	$299,000 (-) Land $104,000 Building $195,000	$486,179 (+13.82%) Land $169,106 Building $317,073
2023	$1,553.00	$299,000 Land $104,000 Building $195,000	$427,143 Land $148,571 Building $278,572

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 829 Bird Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 829 Bird Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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