Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 897 7th St, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 3,312 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.082 acres (3,564 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $872 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Line of Credit Jul 2017 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.57-1-23 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.57-1-23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,312 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,656 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,656 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,564 sqft (0.082 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 26.5 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 368 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00819900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 897 7TH ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-2111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 163. NW MASS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 7000 |
897 7th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2017.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 897 7TH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2111 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ACNB BANK |
| Jul 31, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jun 13, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017152110 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11316 / 5519 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113143071 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 897 7TH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2111 |
| Document Number | 0141964292 |
| Book / Page | 14196 / 4292 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202674612 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 897 7TH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2111 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000074612, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14196/4292 |
| Instrument | 202674612 |
| Name | ACNB BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.09% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 897 7TH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2111 |
| Document Number | 0113165519 |
| Book / Page | 011316 / 005519 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $70.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 223 LAFAYETTE AVE BUFFALO NY 142131453, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1453 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 897 7TH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2111 |
| Document Number | 0113143071 |
| Book / Page | 011314 / 003071 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $76.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 6TH FL BUFFALO NY 14203, BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 897 7th St was $872, down 64.9% 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 | $872.00 (-64.87%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,482.00 (+12.36%) | $264,000 (+94.12%) Land $22,000 Building $242,000 | $264,000 (+19.38%) Land $22,000 Building $242,000 |
| 2024 | $2,209.00 | $136,000 (-) Land $13,000 Building $123,000 | $221,138 (+13.82%) Land $21,138 Building $200,000 |
| 2023 | $136,000 (-) Land $13,000 Building $123,000 | $194,286 (+11.4%) Land $18,571 Building $175,715 | |
| 2022 | $136,000 Land $13,000 Building $123,000 | $174,400 Land $16,671 Building $157,729 | |
| 2019 | $1,646.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 897 7th St 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 897 7th St 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 |
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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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