Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 98 Rand Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 3,200 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,130 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,526 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.80-3-13 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.80-3-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,200 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,600 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,130 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06113800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 98 RAND AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-3315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 12O.O6 W EDGE PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 5400 |
98 Rand Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2006.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 98 RAND AVE, 100, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3315 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006172608 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11117 / 4681 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 98 RAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3315 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE RESOURCES GUARANTY CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 98 RAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3315 |
| Document Number | 0139771273 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13977/1273 |
| Instrument | 2021016845 |
| Name | HUNT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LANCASTER, NY 14086 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 98 Rand Ave was $1,526 with a homeowner's exemption, down 65.4% 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 | $1,526.00 (-65.44%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,416.00 (+8.31%) | $462,000 (+84.06%) Land $56,000 Building $406,000 | $462,000 (+13.2%) Land $56,000 Building $406,000 |
| 2024 | $4,077.00 (+212.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $251,000 (-) Land $35,600 Building $215,400 | $408,130 (+13.82%) Land $57,886 Building $350,244 |
| 2023 | $1,304.00 Homeowner's exemption | $251,000 Land $35,600 Building $215,400 | $358,571 Land $50,857 Building $307,714 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 98 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 98 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 |
|---|
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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