Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 96 Central Ave, Buffalo, NY 14206
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 900 sqft · built 1876 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,025 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $261 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale Mar 2019 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 112.56-1-17 |
| Primary APN | 140200 112.56-1-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 900 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1876 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1876 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,025 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09380000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 96 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14206-1333 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 76O.87 S LOVEJOY |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 2300 |
96 Central Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2025.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 GATCHELL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-2017 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mar 28, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jan 3, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020148341 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11365 / 6318 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 16, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114457383 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 96 CENTRAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1333 |
| Document Number | 0113656318 |
| Book / Page | 011365 / 006318 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $50.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 9750 DREW ST OZONE PARK NY 114161032, OZONE PARK, NY 11416-1032 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 96 CENTRAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1333 |
| Document Number | 0113425774 |
| Book / Page | 011342 / 005774 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 348 GIBSON ST BUFFALO NY 142121357, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1357 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 96 CENTRAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1333 |
| Document Number | 0113394399 |
| Book / Page | 011339 / 004399 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $22.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 611 DAHILL RD #7 BROOKLYN NY 112185536, 7, BROOKLYN, NY 11218-5536 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 96 Central Ave was $261, 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 | $261.00 (-62.39%) | ||
| 2025 | $694.00 (+33.72%) | $79,000 (+146.88%) Land $15,000 Building $64,000 | $79,000 (+51.83%) Land $15,000 Building $64,000 |
| 2024 | $519.00 (+212.65%) | $32,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $28,000 | $52,033 (+13.82%) Land $6,504 Building $45,529 |
| 2023 | $166.00 | $32,000 Land $4,000 Building $28,000 | $45,714 Land $5,714 Building $40,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 96 Central 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 96 Central 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 508 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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