137 Griffith St, Buffalo, NY 14212 Property Records

Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 137 Griffith St, Buffalo, NY 14212

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,150 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size0.12 acres (5,227 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$215,000 (Jun 2024)
Tax Bill$4,240 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Line of Credit
Dec 2018 Sale
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN143001 113.29-1-20

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN143001 113.29-1-20
Alternative APNs
  • 30011132900001020000
  • 201 0079000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,150 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,150 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1957
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)
Lot Dimensions86 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area308 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area104 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number201 0079000
Street Address137 GRIFFITH ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14212-2236
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code02R
Legal DescriptionMC 242 SL 57 58
Legal SubdivisionTHE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number20.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionCHEEKTOWAGA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3011
Census Tract9900

Owner

Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of May 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address137 GRIFFITH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-2236
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 14, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
KEY BANK NA
Dec 7, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
Dec 7, 2018Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage
ROBERT W JR SMITH
Nov 30, 2017Trustee's Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 14, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 14, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 7, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20242024097299
Deed Book / Page11432 / 3543
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionERIE NY
Property Address137 GRIFFITH ST, SLOAN, NY 14212-2236
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 15, 2023
Title CompanyACCURATE TITLE GROUP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address137 GRIFFITH ST, SLOAN, NY 14212-2236
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0140937578
DateJun 14, 2023
Book Page14093/7578
Instrument2023101570
Lender
NameKEY BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCLEVELAND, OH 44144
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

December 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateDec 7, 2018
Property Address137 GRIFFITH ST, SLOAN, NY 14212-2236
Document Number0113382896
Book / Page011338 / 002896
Instrument DateDec 5, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 31, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$42.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address201 HALSTEAD AVE SLOAN NY 142122270, SLOAN, NY 14212-2270

December 2018: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateDec 7, 2018
Property Address137 GRIFFITH ST, SLOAN, NY 14212-2236
Document Number0138803482
Book / Page013880 / 003482
Instrument DateDec 5, 2018
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedDec 28, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address403 MAIN ST #602 BUFFALO NY 142032112, 602, BUFFALO, NY 14203-2112
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number138803482
DateDec 7, 2018
Book Page013880/003482
Lender
NameROBERT W JR SMITH
Address201 HALSTEAD AVE, SLOAN, NY 14212-2270
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueDec 6, 2019
Interest
Rate15%

November 2017: Trustee's Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateNov 30, 2017
Property Address137 GRIFFITH ST, SLOAN, NY 14212-2236
Document Number0113221933
Book / Page011322 / 001933
Instrument DateNov 14, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 3, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$23.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address403 MAIN ST #602 BUFFALO NY 142032112, 602, BUFFALO, NY 14203-2112
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
County SubdivisionCheektowaga Town
MunicipalitySloan Village
Unified School DistrictCheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,240.00 (-3.7%)$131,000 (-) Land $11,000 Building $120,000$174,667 (+6.67%) Land $14,667 Building $160,000
2024$4,403.00$131,000 (-) Land $11,000 Building $120,000$163,750 (+13.75%) Land $13,750 Building $150,000
2023Veteran's exemption$131,000 Land $11,000 Building $120,000$143,956 Land $12,088 Building $131,868

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1978–1997)
Most Recent ClaimSep 1997 · 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemECWA DIRECT
public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead6 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 432 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
GoNetspeed
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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