Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 855 Prospect Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,023 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,290 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Apr 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $528 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.50-8-8 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.50-8-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,023 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,028 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 995 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,290 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 26 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 156 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00776900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 855 PROSPECT AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-2120 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 246.5O SE HAMPSHIRE |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 7000 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 855 PROSPECT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2120 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 19, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200688985 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11112 / 5619 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113609434 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 855 PROSPECT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2120 |
| Document Number | 0113609434 |
| Book / Page | 011360 / 009434 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 855 PROSPECT AVE BUFFALO NY 142132120, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2120 |
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 | $528.00 (-65.49%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,530.00 (+8.28%) | $160,000 (+83.91%) Land $25,000 Building $135,000 | $160,000 (+13.1%) Land $25,000 Building $135,000 |
| 2024 | $1,413.00 (+212.61%) | $87,000 (-) Land $15,000 Building $72,000 | $141,463 (+13.82%) Land $24,390 Building $117,073 |
| 2023 | $452.00 | $87,000 Land $15,000 Building $72,000 | $124,286 Land $21,429 Building $102,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 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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