Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 853 Prospect Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,896 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.102 acres (4,455 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $381,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,123 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.50-8-7 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.50-8-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,896 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,448 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,448 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,455 sqft (0.102 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 27 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 532 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00776800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 853 PROSPECT AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-2186 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 272.5O SE HAMPSHIRE |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 7000 |
853 Prospect Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 125 BERYL WAY, BROOMFIELD, CO 80020-2313 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIVE STAR BANK |
| Oct 17, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 17, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20232023216447 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11425 / 7062 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 853 PROSPECT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2186 |
| Document Number | 0114257062 |
| Book / Page | 11425 / 7062 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023216447 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,524.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 804 BEDFORD AVE # AVE1A, AVE1A, BROOKLYN, NY 11205-1500 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 125 BERYL WAY, BROOMFIELD, CO 80020-2313 |
| Document Number | 0141135058 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14113/5058 |
| Instrument | 2023216448 |
| Name | FIVE STAR BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WARSAW, NY 14569 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 853 PROSPECT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2186 |
| Document Number | 0113360169 |
| Book / Page | 11336 / 0169 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018208777 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,511.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 804 BEDFORD AVE APT 1A, 1A, BROOKLYN, NY 11205-1584 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 853 Prospect Ave was $1,123, down 61.6% 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 | $1,123.00 (-61.63%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,927.00 (+41.88%) | $340,000 (+167.72%) Land $27,000 Building $313,000 | $340,000 (+64.65%) Land $27,000 Building $313,000 |
| 2024 | $2,063.00 (+212.58%) | $127,000 (-) Land $15,100 Building $111,900 | $206,504 (+13.82%) Land $24,553 Building $181,951 |
| 2023 | $660.00 | $127,000 Land $15,100 Building $111,900 | $181,429 Land $21,571 Building $159,858 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 853 Prospect Ave 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 853 Prospect 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 |
|---|
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 646 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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