Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 161 Wecker St, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,450 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $367 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale Apr 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 90.81-3-19 |
| Primary APN | 140200 90.81-3-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,072 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 332 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,450 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09269900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 WECKER ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-3847 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 3700 |
161 Wecker St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2022.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3543 84TH ST, 325, JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372-5354 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Apr 19, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Aug 2, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202250616 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11398 / 1727 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112929658 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 161 WECKER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3847 |
| Document Number | 0113981727 |
| Book / Page | 11398 / 1727 |
| Map Reference | DOC 519 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022050616 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 GENEVA CRES, BRIGHTON, NY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 3543 84TH ST APT 325, 325, JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372-5354 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 161 WECKER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3847 |
| Document Number | 0113282531 |
| Book / Page | 011328 / 002531 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $38.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 94 THISTLE DOWN BLVD |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 161 WECKER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3847 |
| Document Number | 0113167085 |
| Book / Page | 011316 / 007085 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $13.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 419 HEWITT AVE BUFFALO NY 142151701, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1701 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 161 Wecker St was $367, down 58.3% 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 | $367.00 (-58.3%) | ||
| 2025 | $880.00 (+93.83%) | $111,000 (+296.43%) Land $6,900 Building $104,100 | $111,000 (+143.81%) Land $6,900 Building $104,100 |
| 2024 | $454.00 (+213.1%) | $28,000 (-) Land $3,000 Building $25,000 | $45,528 (+13.82%) Land $4,878 Building $40,650 |
| 2023 | $145.00 | $28,000 Land $3,000 Building $25,000 | $40,000 Land $4,286 Building $35,714 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 161 Wecker St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 Wecker 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 1,280 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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