Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 169 Koester St, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,044 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,922 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,670 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $509 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.22-4-5 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.22-4-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,044 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 696 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 348 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 |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 449 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10565400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 169 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 | 598.12 E DURANT |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
169 Koester St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2017.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 MORGAN RD, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2305 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201722201 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1130 / 7645 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000964 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 169 KOESTER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1447 |
| Document Number | 0113087645 |
| Book / Page | 011308 / 007645 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $35.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 52 MORGAN RD BUFFALO NY 142202305, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2305 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 169 Koester St was $509, down 63.5% 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 | $509.00 (-63.51%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,395.00 (+22.69%) | $154,000 (+12%) Land $18,000 Building $136,000 | $154,000 (+35.3%) Land $18,000 Building $136,000 |
| 2024 | $1,137.00 (+213.22%) | $70,000 (-) Land $8,200 Building $61,800 | $113,821 (+13.82%) Land $13,333 Building $100,488 |
| 2023 | $363.00 | $70,000 Land $8,200 Building $61,800 | $100,000 Land $11,714 Building $88,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 169 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 169 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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