85 Crescent Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 85 Crescent Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	6 bd · 2 ba · 3,291 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size	0.181 acres (7,875 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$300,000 (Dec 2019)
Tax Bill	$1,747 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 89.58-2-18`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 89.58-2-18`
Alternative APNs	`02000895800002018000` `05837400`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,291 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,780 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,511 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1922
Effective Year Built	Effective 1922
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Wood
Lot Area	7,875 sqft (0.181 acres)
Lot Dimensions	175 ft deep x 45 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	600 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	260 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	05837400
Street Address	85 CRESCENT AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14214-2627
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	18.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1009
Census Tract	5300

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	85 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2627
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 5, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 5, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2019269099
Deed Book / Page	11353 / 7185
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 14, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc	0112722994
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Dec 5, 2019
Property Address	85 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2627
Document Number	0113537185
Book / Page	11353 / 7185
Map Reference	DOC 254
Instrument Date	Nov 22, 2017
Instrument	2019269099
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,200.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13304 WEST AVE, 13304, CLEVELAND, OH 44111-4418

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	85 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2627

Mortgage

Document Number	2019269100
Date	Dec 5, 2019
Instrument	2019269100

Lender

Name	MOOG EMPLOYEES FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 30, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$1,747.00 (-65.25%)
2025	$5,027.00 (+9.76%)	$529,000 (+87.59%) Land $106,000 Building $423,000	$529,000 (+15.37%) Land $106,000 Building $423,000
2024	$4,580.00 (+212.63%)	$282,000 (-) Land $70,000 Building $212,000	$458,537 (+13.82%) Land $113,821 Building $344,716
2023	$1,465.00	$282,000 Land $70,000 Building $212,000	$402,857 Land $100,000 Building $302,857

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

Flood

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 (1982)
Most Recent Claim	Mar 1982 · 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

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.

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 283 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 · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20