Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 97 Pries Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $532 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer Jun 2020 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.30-6-24 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.30-6-24 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 760 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,120 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
| Pool Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 270 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10683300 |
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| Street Address | 97 PRIES AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-1422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 1O26. W SO PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
97 Pries Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2018.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 97 PRIES AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1422 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KEYBANK USA |
| Nov 15, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI WILLIAM J & JUNE M SMITH |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018228454 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11337 / 3318 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113373318 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Property Address | 97 PRIES AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1422 |
| Document Number | 0114515601 |
| Book / Page | 11451 / 5601 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025182254 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 97 PRIES AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1422 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 97 PRIES AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1422 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 97 PRIES AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1422 |
| Document Number | 0139502895 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 97 PRIES AVE BUFFALO NY 142201422, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1422 |
| Document Number | 0139502895 |
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| Date | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013950/002895 |
| Name | KEYBANK USA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKLYN, OH 44144 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 5, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 97 PRIES AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1422 |
| Document Number | 0113373318 |
| Book / Page | 011337 / 003318 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $75.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 97 PRIES AVE BUFFALO NY 142201422, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1422 |
| Document Number | 138777081 |
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| Date | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013877/007081 |
| Name | WILLIAM J & JUNE M SMITH |
|---|---|
| Address | 190 FISHER RD, WEST SENECA, NY 14218-2954 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 14, 2033 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 97 Pries Ave was $532, down 65.4% 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 | $532.00 (-65.36%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,536.00 (+8.7%) | $161,000 (+85.06%) Land $20,000 Building $141,000 | $161,000 (+13.81%) Land $20,000 Building $141,000 |
| 2024 | $1,413.00 (+212.61%) | $87,000 (-) Land $9,700 Building $77,300 | $141,463 (+13.82%) Land $15,772 Building $125,691 |
| 2023 | $452.00 | $87,000 Land $9,700 Building $77,300 | $124,286 Land $13,857 Building $110,429 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 97 Pries 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 97 Pries 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 762 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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