Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 17 Houston St, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,023 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $492 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.22-7-2 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.22-7-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,023 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 682 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 341 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10557300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 HOUSTON ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-1211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 15O. E HOPKINS |
| Legal Subdivision | GORE TRACT |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 378 N ROCKINGHAM WAY, BUFFALO, NY 14228-3744 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023377 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11412 / 4481 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Administrator's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 17 HOUSTON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1211 |
| Document Number | 0114124481 |
| Book / Page | 11412 / 4481 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023000377 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $580.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 240 BROAD ST, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-2031 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 378 N ROCKINGHAM WAY, AMHERST, NY 14228-3744 |
| Document Number | 0014079801 |
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| Date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 14079/801 |
| Name | KEY BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
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 | $492.00 (-71.23%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,710.00 (+80.76%) | $149,000 (+115.94%) Land $16,000 Building $133,000 | $149,000 (+32.8%) Land $16,000 Building $133,000 |
| 2024 | $946.00 (+428.49%) | $69,000 (-) Land $7,600 Building $61,400 | $112,195 (+13.82%) Land $12,358 Building $99,837 |
| 2023 | $179.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $69,000 Land $7,600 Building $61,400 | $98,571 Land $10,857 Building $87,714 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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 |
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