Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 971 West Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,336 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $654 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.34-3-40 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.34-3-40 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,336 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,155 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,181 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 326 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04619800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 971 WEST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 7O. S BRECKENRDGE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 971 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Sep 8, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 8, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025106474 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11446 / 6823 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112014692 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Property Address | 971 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1725 |
| Document Number | 0114466823 |
| Book / Page | 11446 / 6823 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025106474 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $620.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 362 ASHLAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1767 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 971 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1725 |
| Document Number | 0141638493 |
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| Date | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Book Page | 14163/8493 |
| Instrument | 2025106475 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT MILL, SC 29707 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 971 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1725 |
| Document Number | 0113867771 |
| Book / Page | 11386 / 7771 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021177596 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $560.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3796 SPICE CRK, 3796, NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120-1294 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 362 ASHLAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1767 |
| Document Number | 140137405 |
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| Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 14013/7405 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
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 | $654.00 (-62.24%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,732.00 (+35%) | $198,000 (+150.63%) Land $23,000 Building $175,000 | $198,000 (+54.14%) Land $23,000 Building $175,000 |
| 2024 | $1,283.00 (+212.93%) | $79,000 (-) Land $5,500 Building $73,500 | $128,455 (+13.82%) Land $8,943 Building $119,512 |
| 2023 | $410.00 | $79,000 Land $5,500 Building $73,500 | $112,857 Land $7,857 Building $105,000 |
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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