Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 97 Rand Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,460 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,130 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $349,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,096 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2025 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.24-1-6 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.24-1-6 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,460 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Lot Area | 5,130 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 117 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06115800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 RAND AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-3314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 12O.57 W EDGE PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 5400 |
97 Rand Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 97 RAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 13, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202546006 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11443 / 2220 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 97 RAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3314 |
| Document Number | 0114432220 |
| Book / Page | 11443 / 2220 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025046006 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,396.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 950 DELAWARE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1850 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 97 RAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3314 |
| Document Number | 0141552667 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 14155/2667 |
| Name | PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 97 RAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3314 |
| Document Number | 0113554957 |
| Book / Page | 11355 / 4957 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020009824 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $860.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 666 W FERRY ST APT 23, 666, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1625 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 950 DELAWARE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1850 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 97 Rand Ave was $1,096, down 66.2% 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 | $1,096.00 (-66.25%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,247.00 (+3.31%) | $332,000 (+71.58%) Land $56,000 Building $276,000 | $332,000 (+5.52%) Land $56,000 Building $276,000 |
| 2024 | $3,143.00 (+212.74%) | $193,500 (-) Land $35,600 Building $157,900 | $314,634 (+13.82%) Land $57,886 Building $256,748 |
| 2023 | $1,005.00 | $193,500 Land $35,600 Building $157,900 | $276,429 Land $50,857 Building $225,572 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 97 Rand Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1987 · river or lake flooding |
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 Rand 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 974 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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