Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 978 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,334 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,880 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $72,000 (Sep 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $888 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.66-5-33 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.66-5-33 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,334 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,264 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 995 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 75 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,880 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11312400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 978 ABBOTT RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-2435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3E |
| Legal Description | 9O. S DUNDEE 41.24 R |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
978 Abbott Rd, a triplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 1999.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 110 S SHORE BLVD, BUFFALO, NY 14218-1750 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19991202 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10957 / 8567 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 978 Abbott Rd was $888, down 63.7% 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 | $888.00 (-63.71%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,447.00 (+21.5%) | $269,000 (+116.94%) Land $39,000 Building $230,000 | $269,000 (+33.42%) Land $39,000 Building $230,000 |
| 2024 | $2,014.00 (+212.73%) | $124,000 (-) Land $19,500 Building $104,500 | $201,626 (+13.82%) Land $31,707 Building $169,919 |
| 2023 | $644.00 | $124,000 Land $19,500 Building $104,500 | $177,143 Land $27,857 Building $149,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 978 Abbott Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 978 Abbott Rd 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 712 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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