Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 959 West Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,692 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,980 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $644 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Aug 2025 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.34-3-37 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.34-3-37 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,692 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,334 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,358 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 5,980 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 28 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 342 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04619500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 959 WEST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 177. S BRECKENRDGE WITH 26X90 IN REAR |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
959 West Ave, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 362 LEIN RD, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2412 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage LOAN FUNDER LLC SERIES 19066 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK |
| May 14, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIVE STAR BANK |
| Apr 16, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 15, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025158434 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11449 / 9428 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 959 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1725 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2035 SUNSET LAKE RD B2, B2, NEWARK, DE 19702-2600 |
| Document Number | 0140317491 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14031/7491 |
| Instrument | 2021254124 |
| Name | LOAN FUNDER LLC SERIES 19066 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10022 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 355 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 959 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1725 |
| Document Number | 0114499428 |
| Book / Page | 11449 / 9428 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025158434 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 81 WILSON ST, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530-2414 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 362 LEIN RD, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-2412 |
| Document Number | 0141723933 |
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| Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 14172/3933 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 959 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1725 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0138553368 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Book Page | 13855/3368 |
| Instrument | 2018093504 |
| Name | FIVE STAR BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WARSAW, NY 14569 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 959 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1725 |
| Document Number | 0113784852 |
| Book / Page | 11378 / 4852 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021072191 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 998 NAPLE AVE, 998, FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY 11010-2234 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2035 SUNSET LAKE RD STE B2, B2, NEWARK, DE 19702-2600 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 959 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1725 |
| Document Number | 0113256422 |
| Book / Page | 011325 / 006422 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $110.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 998 NAPLE AVE FRANKLIN SQUARE NY 110102234, FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY 11010-2234 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 959 West Ave was $644, down 62.4% 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 | $644.00 (-62.41%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,713.00 (+33.52%) | $195,000 (+146.84%) Land $35,000 Building $160,000 | $195,000 (+51.8%) Land $35,000 Building $160,000 |
| 2024 | $1,283.00 (+212.93%) | $79,000 (-) Land $7,100 Building $71,900 | $128,455 (+13.82%) Land $11,545 Building $116,910 |
| 2023 | $410.00 | $79,000 Land $7,100 Building $71,900 | $112,857 Land $10,143 Building $102,714 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 959 West 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 959 West 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 201 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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