Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 161 Koester St, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,441 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,922 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $447 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.22-4-3 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.22-4-3 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,441 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,115 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 326 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,922 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 347 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 50 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10565200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 KOESTER ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-1447 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 5O6.12 E DURANT |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
161 Koester St is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2019 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 KOESTER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1447 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10935 / 8763 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113469046 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 161 KOESTER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1447 |
| Document Number | 0113469046 |
| Book / Page | 011346 / 009046 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 161 KOESTER ST BUFFALO NY 142201447, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1447 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 161 Koester St was $447 with exemptions applied, down 66.2% from the year before.
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 | $447.00 (-66.21%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,323.00 (+17.91%) | $167,000 (+108.75%) Land $18,000 Building $149,000 | $167,000 (+28.38%) Land $18,000 Building $149,000 |
| 2024 | $1,122.00 (+233.93%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $80,000 (-) Land $8,000 Building $72,000 | $130,081 (+13.82%) Land $13,008 Building $117,073 |
| 2023 | $336.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $80,000 Land $8,000 Building $72,000 | $114,286 Land $11,429 Building $102,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 Koester St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 161 Koester 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 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 762 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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