Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 12 Smith Dr, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,764 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,476 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $76,000 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,035 (2021) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 151.08-8-64 |
| Primary APN | 140900 151.08-8-64 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,764 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 612 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,476 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96.8 ft deep x 108 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6837 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 SMITH DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-3637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SFR |
| Legal Description | SL 28 & 15' OF 29 80.8X 96.7 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITH SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 64.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 12502 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 SMITH DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3637 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20041210 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11066 / 8064 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $130,000 (-) Land $17,700 Building $112,300 | $203,125 (+23.41%) Land $27,656 Building $175,469 | |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $130,000 (-) Land $17,700 Building $112,300 | $164,600 (+13.99%) Land $22,411 Building $142,189 |
| 2022 | $130,000 Land $17,700 Building $112,300 | $144,400 Land $19,661 Building $124,739 | |
| 2021 | $1,035.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 96% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 346 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 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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