Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 163 Smith St, Buffalo, NY 14210
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 823 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $159 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 122.51-3-29 |
| Primary APN | 140200 122.51-3-29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 823 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 823 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,050 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10362200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 163 SMITH ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14210-2120 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 175. N SOUTH PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 16300 |
163 Smith St is owned by a company that bought it in October 2024.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 RICHLAWN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2137 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Corporation |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242024172715 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11437 / 886 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 163 Smith St was $159, down 66.9% 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 | $159.00 (-66.88%) | ||
| 2025 | $480.00 (-1.44%) | $48,000 (+6%) Land $9,000 Building $39,000 | $48,000 (-1.6%) Land $9,000 Building $39,000 |
| 2024 | $487.00 (+214.19%) | $30,000 (-) Land $3,700 Building $26,300 | $48,780 (+13.82%) Land $6,016 Building $42,764 |
| 2023 | $155.00 | $30,000 Land $3,700 Building $26,300 | $42,857 Land $5,286 Building $37,571 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 163 Smith St in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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 163 Smith 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 |
|---|
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 93 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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