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88 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 88 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,710 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.108 acres (4,680 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$372,000 (Dec 2025)
Tax Bill$816 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 78.72-2-6

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 78.72-2-6
Alternative APNs
  • 02000787200002006000
  • 06264900

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,710 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,463 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,247 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area4,680 sqft (0.108 acres)
Lot Dimensions130 ft deep x 36 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area484 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area344 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number06264900
Street Address88 COMMONWEALTH AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14216-2720
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description172. S HERTEL
Legal SubdivisionCOLVIN MEADOWS
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number6.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract4901

Owner

88 Commonwealth Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2025.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address125 MAPLEGROVE AVE, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-9148
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingIndividual(s)

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 2, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 2, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2025218632
Deed Book / Page11454 / 999
Prior Transfer DateApr 21, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc0111445537
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateDec 2, 2025
Property Address88 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2720
Document Number0114540999
Book / Page11454 / 999
Map ReferenceDOC 1104
Instrument DateNov 19, 2025
Instrument2025218632
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 16, 2026
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,488.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address19 AMHERSTON DR, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-7001

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address125 MAPLEGROVE AVE, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-9148

Mortgage

Document Number0141827309
DateDec 2, 2025
Instrument14182/7309
Lender
NameEMPOWER FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueDec 1, 2040

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 88 Commonwealth Ave was $816 with exemptions applied, down 54.3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$816.00 (-54.31%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption
2025$1,786.00 (-3.09%)$353,000 (+55.51%) Land $52,000 Building $301,000$353,000 (-4.36%) Land $52,000 Building $301,000
2024$1,843.00 (+212.9%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$227,000 (-) Land $33,700 Building $193,300$369,106 (+13.82%) Land $54,797 Building $314,309
2023$589.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$227,000 Land $33,700 Building $193,300$324,286 Land $48,143 Building $276,143

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 88 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 88 Commonwealth 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 RiskNot 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 SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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

ProviderMax 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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