Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 88 Stearns Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,015 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,420 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $699 (2021) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 142.63-2-31 |
| Primary APN | 140900 142.63-2-31 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,015 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,015 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,420 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 5329 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 88 STEARNS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-2704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MC846 HAMILTON & STEARNS LOT 98&99 E6 91 Z |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 16200 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records · APN 140900 142.63-2-31
Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 88 STEARNS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2704 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 88 STEARNS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2704 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0139473729 |
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| Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Book Page | 13947/3729 |
| Instrument | 2020115467 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 16, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records · Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $82,000 (-) Land $9,500 Building $72,500 | $128,125 (+23.43%) Land $14,844 Building $113,281 | |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $82,000 (-) Land $9,500 Building $72,500 | $103,800 (+13.94%) Land $12,026 Building $91,774 |
| 2022 | $82,000 Land $9,500 Building $72,500 | $91,100 Land $10,554 Building $80,546 | |
| 2021 | $699.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Erie County (36029C), updated November 20, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 98 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon | Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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