Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 159 Olcott St, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,426 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,060 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $922 (2021) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 140900 141.52-4-20.1 |
| Primary APN | 140900 141.52-4-20.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,426 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 644 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 782 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,060 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 739 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 OLCOTT ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-2220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | 22 BRADFORD TR BLK G B5 31 W MC 685 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 17400 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 OLCOTT ST, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,800 (-) Land $5,200 Building $79,600 | $132,500 (+23.49%) Land $8,125 Building $124,375 | |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $84,800 (-) Land $5,200 Building $79,600 | $107,300 (+13.91%) Land $6,580 Building $100,720 |
| 2022 | $84,800 Land $5,200 Building $79,600 | $94,200 Land $5,776 Building $88,424 | |
| 2021 | $922.00 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| 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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 217 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 |
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