Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 96 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,356 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.245 acres (10,656 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Aug 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $585 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 77.81-8-3.1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 77.81-8-3.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,356 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 726 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 630 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,656 sqft (0.245 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05117290 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 96 HERTEL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14207-2617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Subdivision | BIRD FARM |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 5900 |
96 Hertel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1996.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 96 HERTEL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2617 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10905 / 3023 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 96 Hertel Ave was $585 with a homeowner's exemption, down 58% 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 | $585.00 (-58.03%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,394.00 (+99.71%) | $177,000 (+311.63%) Land $19,000 Building $158,000 | $177,000 (+153.15%) Land $19,000 Building $158,000 |
| 2024 | $698.00 (+213%) Homeowner's exemption | $43,000 (-) Land $8,400 Building $34,600 | $69,919 (+13.82%) Land $13,659 Building $56,260 |
| 2023 | $223.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,000 Land $8,400 Building $34,600 | $61,429 Land $12,000 Building $49,429 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 96 Hertel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 96 Hertel 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 |
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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 756 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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