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149 Germain St, Buffalo, NY 14207 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 149 Germain St, Buffalo, NY 14207

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,057 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.069 acres (3,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$275,000 (Sep 2011)
Tax Bill$618 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 88.27-4-64

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 88.27-4-64
Alternative APNs
  • 02000882700004064000
  • 05515700

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,057 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,075 sqft
2nd Floor Area828 sqft
Upper Floors Area154 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialComposition/Composite
Lot Area3,000 sqft (0.069 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 30 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area314 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number05515700
Street Address149 GERMAIN ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14207-2852
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeN-2R
Legal Description352.92 S GROTE
Legal SubdivisionPARISH TRACT
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number64.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract5500

Owner

149 Germain St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2021.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address149 GERMAIN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2852
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 23, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 23, 2011 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 11, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2011193390
Deed Book / Page11208 / 9826
Last Transfer DateJul 17, 2021
Transfer Doc0113853547
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateAug 12, 2021
Property Address149 GERMAIN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2852
Document Number0113853547
Book / Page11385 / 3547
Instrument DateJul 17, 2021
Instrument2021159503
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 30, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address149 GERMAIN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2852

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 149 Germain St was $618 with a homeowner's exemption, down 63.5% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$618.00 (-63.52%) Homeowner's exemption
2025$1,694.00 (+22.75%)$187,000 (+12%) Land $9,000 Building $178,000$187,000 (+35.3%) Land $9,000 Building $178,000
2024$1,380.00 (+212.93%) Homeowner's exemption$85,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $81,000$138,211 (+13.82%) Land $6,504 Building $131,707
2023$441.00 Homeowner's exemption$85,000 Land $4,000 Building $81,000$121,429 Land $5,714 Building $115,715

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 149 Germain St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 149 Germain 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 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 SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 453 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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