Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 85 Harvard Pl, Buffalo, NY 14209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 2,676 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.191 acres (8,317 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,100 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 100.24-3-57 |
| Primary APN | 140200 100.24-3-57 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,676 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,476 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 8,317 sqft (0.191 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 228 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 599 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03854400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 HARVARD PL |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14209-1310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 19O. S LAFAYETTE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 57.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 16900 |
85 Harvard Pl is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 HARVARD PL, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 85 HARVARD PL, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1310 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0139332445 |
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| Date | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 13933/2445 |
| Instrument | 2020059147 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Feb 25, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Harvard Pl was $1,100 with exemptions applied, down 52.6% 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 (-52.65%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,323.00 (+10.72%) | $363,000 (+54.47%) Land $63,000 Building $300,000 | $363,000 (-5%) Land $63,000 Building $300,000 |
| 2024 | $2,098.00 (+82.75%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $235,000 (-) Land $34,000 Building $201,000 | $382,114 (+13.82%) Land $55,285 Building $326,829 |
| 2023 | $1,148.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $235,000 Land $34,000 Building $201,000 | $335,714 Land $48,571 Building $287,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Harvard Pl 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 Harvard Pl 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 657 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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