Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 147 Gelston St, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,604 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $357 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.26-2-25 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.26-2-25 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,392 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 891 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 280 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 221 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 2,604 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 93 ft deep x 27.5 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04492300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 147 GELSTON ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 248.15 N AUBURN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
147 Gelston St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2007.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 147 GELSTON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1525 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Dec 14, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0111351629 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 147 GELSTON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1525 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 147 GELSTON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1525 |
| Document Number | 0140292673 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14029/2673 |
| Instrument | 2021243161 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 147 GELSTON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1525 |
| Document Number | 0138411265 |
| Book / Page | 013841 / 001265 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 147 GELSTON ST BUFFALO NY 142131525, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1525 |
| Document Number | 0138411265 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013841/001265 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2033 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 147 Gelston St was $357 with a homeowner's exemption, down 62.4% 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 | $357.00 (-62.42%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $950.00 (+33.05%) | $108,000 (+145.45%) Land $26,000 Building $82,000 | $108,000 (+50.95%) Land $26,000 Building $82,000 |
| 2024 | $714.00 (+213.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,000 (-) Land $4,700 Building $39,300 | $71,545 (+13.82%) Land $7,642 Building $63,903 |
| 2023 | $228.00 Homeowner's exemption | $44,000 Land $4,700 Building $39,300 | $62,857 Land $6,714 Building $56,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 147 Gelston 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 147 Gelston 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 1,062 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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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