Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 96 Dorchester Rd, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,128 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,142 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $806 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.84-3-22 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.84-3-22 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,128 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,148 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,142 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 504 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04771500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 96 DORCHESTER RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1445 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 115. W RICHMOND |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 6301 |
96 Dorchester Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2010.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 96 DORCHESTER RD, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1445 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 28, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0111827770 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 96 Dorchester Rd was $806 with exemptions applied, down 66.8% 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 | $806.00 (-66.8%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,428.00 (-8.86%) | $407,000 (+24.09%) Land $83,000 Building $324,000 | $407,000 (-23.69%) Land $83,000 Building $324,000 |
| 2024 | $2,664.00 (+212.68%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $328,000 (-) Land $82,200 Building $245,800 | $533,333 (+13.82%) Land $133,658 Building $399,675 |
| 2023 | $852.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $328,000 Land $82,200 Building $245,800 | $468,571 Land $117,428 Building $351,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 96 Dorchester Rd 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 Dorchester Rd 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 1,214 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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