Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 126 Smith St, Buffalo, NY 14210
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 870 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.066 acres (2,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $13,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $182 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Transfer Oct 2016 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 122.50-5-7 |
| Primary APN | 140200 122.50-5-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 870 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 870 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 2,875 sqft (0.066 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 24.5 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00399100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 126 SMITH ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14210-2119 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 95.5O S SOUTH PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
126 Smith St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2025.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 SMITH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210-2119 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 10, 2016 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2001200105091430 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10981 / 1259 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114490926 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Property Address | 126 SMITH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210-2119 |
| Document Number | 0114490926 |
| Book / Page | 11449 / 926 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025144410 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 126 SMITH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210-2119 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 126 SMITH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210-2119 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 126 SMITH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210-2119 |
| Document Number | 0138042105 |
| Book / Page | 013804 / 002105 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 126 SMITH ST BUFFALO NY 142102119, BUFFALO, NY 14210-2119 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 126 Smith St was $182 with a homeowner's exemption, down 63.5% 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 | $182.00 (-63.45%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $498.00 (+22.66%) | $55,000 (+12%) Land $8,000 Building $47,000 | $55,000 (+35.3%) Land $8,000 Building $47,000 |
| 2024 | $406.00 (+214.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $25,000 (-) Land $1,800 Building $23,200 | $40,650 (+13.82%) Land $2,927 Building $37,723 |
| 2023 | $129.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,000 Land $1,800 Building $23,200 | $35,714 Land $2,571 Building $33,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 126 Smith St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1985.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1985 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 126 Smith St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 | 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 93 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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