Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 159 Altruria St, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,234 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $591 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.54-1-38 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.54-1-38 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 930 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 750 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 4,234 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| Lot Width | 35 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10457700 |
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| Street Address | 159 ALTRURIA ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-1859 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 517 W SOUTH PARK 116.33 FKA 59 ALTRURIA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| 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.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 159 ALTRURIA ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1859 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $591.00 (-63.9%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,637.00 (+20.01%) | $179,000 (+113.1%) Land $16,000 Building $163,000 | $179,000 (+31.05%) Land $16,000 Building $163,000 |
| 2024 | $1,364.00 (+212.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $84,000 (-) Land $7,100 Building $76,900 | $136,585 (+13.82%) Land $11,545 Building $125,040 |
| 2023 | $436.00 Homeowner's exemption | $84,000 Land $7,100 Building $76,900 | $120,000 Land $10,143 Building $109,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 889 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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