Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 85 Fargo Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 3,116 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,180 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $147,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,100 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.76-10-11 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.76-10-11 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,116 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,568 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,548 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,180 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 400 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01028100 |
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| Street Address | 85 FARGO AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14201-1137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 161.34 NW PENNA |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 6904 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Fargo Estate Historic District listed 2016 · 393 contributing resources · NRIS 15001024 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
85 Fargo Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 FARGO AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1137 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11304 / 6593 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Fargo Ave was $1,100, down 63.6% 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 | $1,100.00 (-63.59%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,021.00 (+22.36%) | $333,000 (+119.08%) Land $32,000 Building $301,000 | $333,000 (+34.73%) Land $32,000 Building $301,000 |
| 2024 | $2,469.00 (+212.93%) | $152,000 (-) Land $17,100 Building $134,900 | $247,154 (+13.82%) Land $27,805 Building $219,349 |
| 2023 | $789.00 | $152,000 Land $17,100 Building $134,900 | $217,143 Land $24,429 Building $192,714 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Fargo Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 85 Fargo 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 |
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| 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 1,014 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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