Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 138 Gilbert St, Buffalo, NY 14206
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,317 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,870 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $370 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 112.78-3-10 |
| Primary APN | 140200 112.78-3-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,317 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 965 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 352 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,870 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 110 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09432300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 138 GILBERT ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14206-2904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 27O. S MANITOBA |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 16300 |
138 Gilbert St is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 355 BENZINGER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1102 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242024203265 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11439 / 323 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 138 GILBERT ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-2904 |
| Document Number | 0113668229 |
| Book / Page | 011366 / 008229 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $18.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 430 OCEAN PKWY #1K BROOKLYN NY 112185021, 1K, BROOKLYN, NY 11218-5021 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 138 Gilbert St was $370, down 61.7% 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 | $370.00 (-61.66%) | ||
| 2025 | $965.00 (+41.5%) | $112,000 (+166.67%) Land $8,000 Building $104,000 | $112,000 (+64%) Land $8,000 Building $104,000 |
| 2024 | $682.00 (+212.84%) | $42,000 (-) Land $3,500 Building $38,500 | $68,293 (+13.82%) Land $5,691 Building $62,602 |
| 2023 | $218.00 | $42,000 Land $3,500 Building $38,500 | $60,000 Land $5,000 Building $55,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 138 Gilbert St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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 138 Gilbert 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 363 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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