Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 97 Durham Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,509 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,500 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $406 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 90.70-4-51 |
| Primary APN | 140200 90.70-4-51 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,509 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 345 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,375 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Patio Area | 83 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07807700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 DURHAM AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-3007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | SOUTH COR LITCHFIELD |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 17000 |
97 Durham Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2025.
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 | PO BOX 665, BUFFALO, NY 14226-0665 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20051040 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11095 / 8880 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114505839 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 97 DURHAM AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3007 |
| Document Number | 0114505839 |
| Book / Page | 11450 / 5839 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025168748 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 97 DURHAM AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3007 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 665, BUFFALO, NY 14226-0665 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 97 Durham Ave was $406.
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 | $406.00 | ||
| 2025 | $123,000 (+223.68%) Land $8,000 Building $115,000 | $123,000 (+99.06%) Land $8,000 Building $115,000 | |
| 2024 | $617.00 (+213.2%) | $38,000 (-) Land $4,500 Building $33,500 | $61,789 (+13.82%) Land $7,317 Building $54,472 |
| 2023 | $197.00 | $38,000 Land $4,500 Building $33,500 | $54,286 Land $6,429 Building $47,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 97 Durham 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 97 Durham 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 439 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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