Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 973 West Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,791 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $723 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.34-3-41 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.34-3-41 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,791 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 948 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 843 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 247 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04619900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 973 WEST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 4O. S BRECKENRDGE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
973 West Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 973 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2023 | Redemption Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UIF CORP |
| Nov 22, 2022 | Redemption Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 9, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20232023162228 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11422 / 936 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0114217022 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 973 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1725 |
| Document Number | 0114217022 |
| Book / Page | 11421 / 7022 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023155732 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 973 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1725 |
| Document Number | 0114220936 |
| Book / Page | 11422 / 936 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023162228 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $880.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 288 LINCOLN PKWY, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3126 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 973 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1725 |
| Document Number | 0141042464 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14104/2464 |
| Instrument | 2023162229 |
| Name | UIF CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.37% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 12.3% |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 12.3% |
| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 973 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1725 |
| Document Number | 0114108159 |
| Book / Page | 11410 / 8159 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022218939 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 973 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1725 |
| Document Number | 0114103379 |
| Book / Page | 11410 / 3379 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022212771 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $270.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 971 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1725 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 288 LINCOLN PKWY, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3126 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 973 West Ave was $723, down 59.9% 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 | $723.00 (-59.88%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,802.00 (+65.63%) | $219,000 (+226.87%) Land $23,000 Building $196,000 | $219,000 (+101.02%) Land $23,000 Building $196,000 |
| 2024 | $1,088.00 (+212.64%) | $67,000 (-) Land $5,500 Building $61,500 | $108,943 (+13.82%) Land $8,943 Building $100,000 |
| 2023 | $348.00 Homeowner's exemption | $67,000 (-) Land $5,500 Building $61,500 | $95,714 (+11.42%) Land $7,857 Building $87,857 |
| 2022 | $67,000 Land $5,500 Building $61,500 | $85,900 Land $7,051 Building $78,849 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 973 West 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 973 West 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 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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