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159 Howell St, Buffalo, NY 14207 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 159 Howell St, Buffalo, NY 14207

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 1,978 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.061 acres (2,635 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$198,000 (Aug 2024)
Tax Bill$538 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2024 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 77.83-3-20.1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 77.83-3-20.1
Alternative APNs
  • 02000778300003020100
  • 05583550

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,978 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area989 sqft
2nd Floor Area989 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area2,635 sqft (0.061 acres)
Lot Dimensions84.8 ft deep x 30.9 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area276 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number05583550
Street Address159 HOWELL ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14207-2856
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeN-2R
Legal SubdivisionPARISH TRACT
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number20.100
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4003
Census Tract5500

Owner

159 Howell St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2024.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address230 BRUSH CREEK RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-2743
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingIndividual(s)

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 30, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 30, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2024146860
Deed Book / Page11435 / 3775
Prior Transfer DateJan 14, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0112910982
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateAug 30, 2024
Property Address159 HOWELL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2856
Document Number0114353775
Book / Page11435 / 3775
Instrument DateAug 15, 2024
Instrument2024146860
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 13, 2026
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$792.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address6 CORMORANT CIR, DURHAM, NH 03824-3339

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address230 BRUSH CREEK RD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-2743

Mortgage

Document Number0141363073
DateAug 30, 2024
Instrument14136/3073
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2054

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Howell St was $538, down 64.5% 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$538.00 (-64.49%)
2025$1,515.00 (+27.1%)$163,000 (+101.23%) Land $8,000 Building $155,000$163,000 (+23.76%) Land $8,000 Building $155,000
2024$1,192.00 (+254.76%)$81,000 (-) Land $3,000 Building $78,000$131,707 (+13.82%) Land $4,878 Building $126,829
2023$336.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$81,000 Land $3,000 Building $78,000$115,714 Land $4,286 Building $111,428

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 159 Howell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1979–1981)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1981 · tidal / storm surge

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

The area around 159 Howell 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 535 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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