Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 137 Okell St, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,903 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $92,000 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $703 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage Sep 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.70-1-31 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.70-1-31 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 672 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,903 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 744 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10664200 |
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| Street Address | 137 OKELL ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-2155 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 386. W SOUTH PARK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 110 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Cazenovia Park-South Park System listed 1982 · 11 contributing resources · NRIS 82005028 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
137 Okell St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2017.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 OKELL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2155 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer SANDS ABSTRACT LLC, SANDS ABS LLC |
| Jan 13, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201710382 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11308 / 125 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 137 OKELL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2155 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 137 OKELL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2155 |
| Document Number | 0140503597 |
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| Date | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14050/3597 |
| Instrument | 2022083814 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 137 OKELL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2155 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 137 OKELL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2155 |
| Document Number | 0140148608 |
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| Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14014/8608 |
| Instrument | 2021182173 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 217 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2039 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 137 OKELL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2155 |
| Document Number | 0113088567 |
| Book / Page | 011308 / 008567 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Title Company | SANDS ABSTRACT LLC, SANDS ABS LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $99.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 225 CENTRE ST ROXBURY MA 021191288, ROXBURY, MA 02119-1288 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 137 OKELL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2155 |
| Document Number | 0113080125 |
| Book / Page | 011308 / 000125 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $92.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 362 BARAGA ST BUFFALO NY 142201160, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1160 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 137 Okell St was $703, down 64% 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 | $703.00 (-64%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,953.00 (+19.09%) | $213,000 (+110.89%) Land $22,000 Building $191,000 | $213,000 (+29.7%) Land $22,000 Building $191,000 |
| 2024 | $1,640.00 (+212.98%) | $101,000 (-) Land $9,600 Building $91,400 | $164,228 (+13.82%) Land $15,610 Building $148,618 |
| 2023 | $524.00 | $101,000 Land $9,600 Building $91,400 | $144,286 Land $13,714 Building $130,572 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 137 Okell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 4 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 137 Okell 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 626 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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