86 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 86 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	6 bd · 2 ba · 2,764 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.108 acres (4,680 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill	$1,156 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Transfer Dec 2022 Line of Credit + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 78.72-2-7`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 78.72-2-7`
Alternative APNs	`02000787200002007000` `06264800`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,764 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,464 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,300 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Wood
Lot Area	4,680 sqft (0.108 acres)
Lot Dimensions	130 ft deep x 36 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	360 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	442 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	06264800
Street Address	86 COMMONWEALTH AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14216-2720
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	2O8. S HERTEL
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	7.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	4901

Owner

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	86 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2720
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants in Common

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 5, 2026	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer Quitclaim
Dec 8, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KEY BANK NA
Nov 15, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage STATE FARM BANK FSB
Dec 23, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EMPIRE ONE FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Feb 16, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000083337
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	May 5, 2026
Property Address	86 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2720
Document Number	0000083337
Book / Page	11460 / 4805
Instrument Date	Feb 16, 2026
Instrument	202683337
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 23, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	86 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2720

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	86 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2720
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 1, 2023
Title Company	ACCURATE GROUP LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	86 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2720

Mortgage

Document Number	0140768583
Date	Dec 8, 2022
Book Page	14076/8583
Instrument	2022228673

Lender

Name	KEY BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	CLEVELAND, OH 44144

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	86 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2720
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	86 COMMONWEAL AV, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2720

Mortgage

Document Number	0138353431
Date	Nov 15, 2017
Book Page	13835/3431
Instrument	2017229934

Lender

Name	STATE FARM BANK FSB
Type	Bank
Address	BLOOMINGTON, IL 61710

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Nov 7, 2027

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	86 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2720
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0139238984
Date	Dec 23, 2019
Book Page	13923/8984
Instrument	2019283918

Lender

Name	EMPIRE ONE FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	BUFFALO, NY 14240

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,156.00 (-66.34%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$3,434.00 (+2.63%)	$350,000 (+69.9%) Land $52,000 Building $298,000	$350,000 (+4.49%) Land $52,000 Building $298,000
2024	$3,346.00 (+212.71%) Homeowner's exemption	$206,000 (-) Land $33,700 Building $172,300	$334,959 (+13.82%) Land $54,797 Building $280,162
2023	$1,070.00 Homeowner's exemption	$206,000 Land $33,700 Building $172,300	$294,286 Land $48,143 Building $246,143

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 974 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Greenlight Networks Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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