Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 85 Fordham Dr, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,399 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,280 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,569 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer Sep 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.22-5-45 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.22-5-45 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,399 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,324 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,075 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,280 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05918800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 FORDHAM DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-3111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 699.1O E ELMWOOD |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 5400 |
85 Fordham Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2009.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 FORDHAM DR, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3111 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MNUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0111704266 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 85 FORDHAM DR, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3111 |
| Document Number | 0114528021 |
| Book / Page | 11452 / 8021 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025200718 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 FORDHAM DR, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3111 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 85 FORDHAM DR, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3111 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 85 FORDHAM DR, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3111 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0139104573 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Book Page | 13910/4573 |
| Instrument | 2019196687 |
| Name | MNUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Fordham Dr was $1,569 with a homeowner's exemption, down 65.8% 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 | $1,569.00 (-65.78%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,585.00 (+6.11%) | $475,000 (+78.57%) Land $62,000 Building $413,000 | $475,000 (+9.82%) Land $62,000 Building $413,000 |
| 2024 | $4,321.00 (+212.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $266,000 (-) Land $33,600 Building $232,400 | $432,520 (+13.82%) Land $54,634 Building $377,886 |
| 2023 | $1,382.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $266,000 Land $33,600 Building $232,400 | $380,000 Land $48,000 Building $332,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Fordham Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 85 Fordham Dr 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 531 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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