Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 162 Koester St, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,815 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $466 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.22-5-26 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.22-5-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 336 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,815 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 102 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10562100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 162 KOESTER ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-1446 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 499.36 E DURANT |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
162 Koester St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2013.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 162 KOESTER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1446 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112567333 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 162 Koester St was $466, down 64% 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 | $466.00 (-63.99%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,294.00 (+18.93%) | $141,000 (+110.45%) Land $18,000 Building $123,000 | $141,000 (+29.43%) Land $18,000 Building $123,000 |
| 2024 | $1,088.00 (+212.64%) | $67,000 (-) Land $8,100 Building $58,900 | $108,943 (+13.82%) Land $13,171 Building $95,772 |
| 2023 | $348.00 | $67,000 Land $8,100 Building $58,900 | $95,714 Land $11,571 Building $84,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 162 Koester St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (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 162 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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