Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 131 Townsend St, Buffalo, NY 14212
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,237 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $472 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Transfer Jun 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.52-2-12 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.52-2-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,237 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,208 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 851 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 178 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03042200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 TOWNSEND ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14212-1210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 27O. N PECKHAM |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 1602 |
131 Townsend St, a single family home, is owned by a company.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 123 TOWNSEND ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1210 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Jun 14, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 131 TOWNSEND ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1210 |
| Document Number | 0113436950 |
| Book / Page | 011343 / 006950 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 71 CENTAL BUFFALO NY 14211, BUFFALO, NY 14211 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 131 TOWNSEND ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1210 |
| Document Number | 0113143546 |
| Book / Page | 011314 / 003546 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $20.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 14825 89TH AVE #2S JAMAICA NY 114353567, 2S, JAMAICA, NY 11435-3567 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 131 Townsend St was $472, down 56.6% 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 | $472.00 (-56.62%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,088.00 (+139.65%) | $143,000 (+410.71%) Land $9,000 Building $134,000 | $143,000 (+214.09%) Land $9,000 Building $134,000 |
| 2024 | $454.00 (+213.1%) | $28,000 (-) Land $2,200 Building $25,800 | $45,528 (+13.82%) Land $3,577 Building $41,951 |
| 2023 | $145.00 | $28,000 Land $2,200 Building $25,800 | $40,000 Land $3,143 Building $36,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 Townsend 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 131 Townsend 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 535 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 Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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