Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 12 Cecil St, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,351 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $71,900 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $690 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.46-5-6 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.46-5-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,351 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 826 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 525 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06220700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 CECIL ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-1734 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 139.87 S COMET |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
12 Cecil St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2006.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 CECIL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1734 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006135003 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11115 / 2936 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Cecil St was $690 with a homeowner's exemption, 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 | $690.00 (-63.67%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,899.00 (+21.81%) | $209,000 (+117.71%) Land $45,000 Building $164,000 | $209,000 (+33.89%) Land $45,000 Building $164,000 |
| 2024 | $1,559.00 (+213.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $96,000 (-) Land $30,300 Building $65,700 | $156,098 (+13.82%) Land $49,268 Building $106,830 |
| 2023 | $498.00 Homeowner's exemption | $96,000 Land $30,300 Building $65,700 | $137,143 Land $43,286 Building $93,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Cecil St 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 12 Cecil St 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 566 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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