96 Fordham Dr, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 96 Fordham Dr, Buffalo, NY 14216

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,127 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size	0.112 acres (4,880 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$450,000 (Dec 2022)
Tax Bill	$1,592 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 89.30-1-2`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 89.30-1-2`
Alternative APNs	`02000893000001002000` `05922700`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,127 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,108 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,019 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1923
Effective Year Built	Effective 1923
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	4,880 sqft (0.112 acres)
Lot Dimensions	122 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	05922700
Street Address	96 FORDHAM DR
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14216-3112
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	N-4-30
Legal Description	6O4.1O E ELMWOOD
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	2.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	5400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Delaware Park-Front Park System listed 1982 · 25 contributing resources · NRIS 82005029

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

96 Fordham Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2022.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	96 FORDHAM DR, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3112
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 8, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 8, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 21, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022229111
Deed Book / Page	11411 / 5525
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Dec 8, 2022
Property Address	96 FORDHAM DR, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3112
Document Number	0114115525
Book / Page	11411 / 5525
Instrument Date	Nov 30, 2022
Instrument	2022229111
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 1, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,800.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	96 FORDHAM DR, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3112

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	90 FORDHAM DR, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3112

Mortgage

Document Number	0140769236
Date	Dec 8, 2022
Instrument	14076/9236

Lender

Name	NORTHWEST BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 96 Fordham Dr was $1,592, down 67.2% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,592.00 (-67.17%)
2025	$4,849.00 (-2.12%)	$482,000 (+58.03%) Land $59,000 Building $423,000	$482,000 (-2.81%) Land $59,000 Building $423,000
2024	$4,954.00 (+212.56%)	$305,000 (-) Land $31,900 Building $273,100	$495,935 (+13.82%) Land $51,870 Building $444,065
2023	$1,585.00	$305,000 Land $31,900 Building $273,100	$435,714 Land $45,571 Building $390,143

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 96 Fordham Dr 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.

Wildfire

The area around 96 Fordham Dr 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 146 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Greenlight Networks.

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