Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 17 Walnut St, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,186 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 140900 141.83-6-1.1 |
| Primary APN | 140900 141.83-6-1.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 824 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 12,186 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1186 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 WALNUT ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-3335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SFR |
| Legal Description | L 19O3 BETHLEHEM PARK B8 5 W |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALLO CREEK |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 17400 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 WALNUT ST, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3335 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 31, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112263076 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $75,000 (-) Land $7,400 Building $67,600 | $117,188 (+23.49%) Land $11,563 Building $105,625 | |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $75,000 Land $7,400 Building $67,600 | $94,900 Land $9,363 Building $85,537 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 39 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 39 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 35 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 35 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 282 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 | 980 / 880 |
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