Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 161 Oconnell Ave, Buffalo, NY 14204
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $766 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 122.48-4-8.1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 122.48-4-8.1 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Patio Area | 460 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00368560 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 OCONNELL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14204-2707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 50 W HAMBURG |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 OCONNELL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14204-2707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Nov 14, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 14, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20252025026353 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11442 / 1534 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 161 OCONNELL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14204-2707 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 OCONNELL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14204-2707 |
| Document Number | 0140268303 |
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| Date | Nov 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14026/8303 |
| Instrument | 2021232553 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 237 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 161 OCONNELL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14204-2707 |
| Document Number | 0113373047 |
| Book / Page | 011337 / 003047 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $120.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 OCONNELL AVE BUFFALO NY 142042707, BUFFALO, NY 14204-2707 |
| Document Number | 138776114 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013877/006114 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 13, 2048 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $766.00 (-26.91%) | $173,000 (+49.14%) Land $13,000 Building $160,000 | $173,000 (-8.28%) Land $13,000 Building $160,000 |
| 2024 | $1,048.00 (+191.11%) Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $116,000 (-) Land $3,100 Building $112,900 | $188,618 (+13.82%) Land $5,041 Building $183,577 |
| 2023 | $360.00 Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $116,000 (-) Land $3,100 Building $112,900 | $165,714 (+11.44%) Land $4,429 Building $161,285 |
| 2022 | $116,000 Land $3,100 Building $112,900 | $148,700 Land $3,974 Building $144,726 |
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.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1986 · 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.
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 304 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 Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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