159 Thompson St, Buffalo, NY 14207 Property Records

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

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,646 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.071 acres (3,090 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$33,000 (Nov 2019)
Tax Bill$443 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 88.33-5-32

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 88.33-5-32
Alternative APNs
  • 02000883300005032000
  • 05365400

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,646 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,402 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area244 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialComposition/Composite
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area3,090 sqft (0.071 acres)
Lot Dimensions103 ft deep x 30 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area152 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number05365400
Street Address159 THOMPSON ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14207-2726
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeN-2R
Legal Description18O. S AUSTIN
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number32.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4001
Census Tract5900

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address180 MAIN ST, HAMBURG, NY 14075-4934
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 18, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 18, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 31, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2019253799
Deed Book / Page11352 / 8744
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateNov 18, 2019
Property Address159 THOMPSON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2726
Document Number0113528744
Book / Page011352 / 008744
Instrument DateNov 15, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 16, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$33.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address180 MAIN ST HAMBURG NY 140754934, HAMBURG, NY 14075-4934

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$443.00 (-60.23%)
2025$1,114.00 (+59.6%)$134,000 (+211.63%) Land $8,000 Building $126,000$134,000 (+91.65%) Land $8,000 Building $126,000
2024$698.00 (+213%)$43,000 (-) Land $3,800 Building $39,200$69,919 (+13.82%) Land $6,179 Building $63,740
2023$223.00$43,000 Land $3,800 Building $39,200$61,429 Land $5,429 Building $56,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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 731 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: Greenlight Networks.

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