Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 957 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 5,892 sqft · built 1886 |
| Lot Size | 0.341 acres (14,805 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Apr 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $2,886 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Line of Credit Nov 2019 Loan Modification + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 100.47-1-18 |
| Primary APN | 140200 100.47-1-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,892 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,640 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,612 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 640 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1886 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1886 |
| Architectural Style | Mansion |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 14,805 sqft (0.341 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 235 ft deep x 63.3 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 651 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 946 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03813300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 957 DELAWARE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14209-1805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 358.25 N BRYANT |
| Legal Subdivision | THE BREAKWATERS PHASE THREE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 6702 |
957 Delaware Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2001.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 957 DELAWARE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
| Nov 13, 2019 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TR |
| Jun 13, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TR |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 7, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2000336 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10965 / 8091 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 18, 2001 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000867 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 957 DELAWARE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1805 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 957 DELAWARE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1805 |
| Document Number | 0140684972 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14068/4972 |
| Instrument | 2022180481 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LANCASTER, NY 14086 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 21, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 957 DELAWARE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1805 |
| Document Number | 0139248528 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 - OMAHA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 957 DELAWARE AVE BUFFALO NY 142091805, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1805 |
| Document Number | 0139248528 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013924/008528 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TR |
|---|---|
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 957 DELAWARE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1805 |
| Document Number | 0138175537 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 957 DELAWARE AVE BUFFALO NY 142091805, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1805 |
| Document Number | 0138175537 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Book Page | 013817/005537 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TR |
|---|---|
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14209 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 957 Delaware Ave was $2,886, down 69.1% 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 | $2,886.00 (-69.11%) | ||
| 2025 | $9,343.00 (-11.65%) | $874,000 (+34.25%) Land $94,000 Building $780,000 | $874,000 (-17.43%) Land $94,000 Building $780,000 |
| 2024 | $10,575.00 (+212.59%) | $651,000 (-) Land $86,000 Building $565,000 | $1,058,537 (+13.82%) Land $139,837 Building $918,700 |
| 2023 | $3,383.00 | $651,000 Land $86,000 Building $565,000 | $930,000 Land $122,857 Building $807,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 957 Delaware Ave 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 957 Delaware 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 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.
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 487 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.
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