Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 143 Covington Rd, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,351 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,850 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $466 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.52-6-32 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.52-6-32 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,351 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 786 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 565 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,850 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 87 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06274200 |
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| Street Address | 143 COVINGTON RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-2103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | SOUTH COR TAUNTON |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 4500 |
143 Covington Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2016 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 143 COVINGTON RD, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | May 24, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112975899 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2024 |
| Property Address | 143 COVINGTON RD, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2103 |
| Document Number | 0114313922 |
| Book / Page | 11431 / 3922 |
| Instrument Date | May 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024081525 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 143 COVINGTON RD, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2103 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 143 COVINGTON RD, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2103 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 143 Covington Rd was $466 with exemptions applied, down 65.3% 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 | $466.00 (-65.33%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,344.00 (-12.84%) | $282,000 (+85.53%) Land $68,000 Building $214,000 | $282,000 (+14.1%) Land $68,000 Building $214,000 |
| 2024 | $1,542.00 (+117.18%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $152,000 (-) Land $43,000 Building $109,000 | $247,154 (+13.82%) Land $69,919 Building $177,235 |
| 2023 | $710.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $152,000 Land $43,000 Building $109,000 | $217,143 Land $61,429 Building $155,714 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 143 Covington Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · other causes |
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 143 Covington Rd 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 825 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.
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