Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 970 West Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,367 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,835 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,140 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Mortgage Sep 2023 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.34-2-4 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.34-2-4 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,367 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,367 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 2,835 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 81 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 53 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04630400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 970 WEST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 62. S BRECKENRDGE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 266 ELMWOOD AVE, 814, BUFFALO, NY 14222-2202 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 1, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Feb 2, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 7, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20202020106004 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11362 / 3446 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Property Address | 970 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1726 |
| Document Number | 0114283319 |
| Book / Page | 11428 / 3319 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024031170 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 266 ELMWOOD AVE # 814, 814, BUFFALO, NY 14222-2202 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 266 ELMWOOD AVE # 814, 814, BUFFALO, NY 14222-2202 |
| Document Number | 0141194184 |
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| Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 14119/4184 |
| Name | COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 970 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1726 |
| Document Number | 0114215726 |
| Book / Page | 11421 / 5726 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023154311 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 266 ELMWOOD AVE # 814, 814, BUFFALO, NY 14222-2202 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 266 ELMWOOD AVE # 814, 814, BUFFALO, NY 14222-2202 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 970 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1726 |
| Document Number | 0113623446 |
| Book / Page | 011362 / 003446 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $45.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 754 BUFFALO NY 142010754, BUFFALO, NY 14201-0754 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 970 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1726 |
| Document Number | 0113251708 |
| Book / Page | 011325 / 001708 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 105 YORKLEIGH LN JAMESTOWN NC 272828108, JAMESTOWN, NC 27282-8108 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,140.00 (+40.39%) | $132,000 (+164%) Land $21,000 Building $111,000 | $132,000 (+62.36%) Land $21,000 Building $111,000 |
| 2024 | $812.00 (+213.51%) | $50,000 (-) Land $4,900 Building $45,100 | $81,301 (+13.82%) Land $7,967 Building $73,334 |
| 2023 | $259.00 | $50,000 (-) Land $4,900 Building $45,100 | $71,429 (+11.43%) Land $7,000 Building $64,429 |
| 2022 | $50,000 Land $4,900 Building $45,100 | $64,100 Land $6,282 Building $57,818 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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