Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 171 Johnson St, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,267 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $297 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.27-1-33.1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.27-1-33.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,267 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 203 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 252 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02350550 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 171 JOHNSON ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-3117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 3O7.89 N SYCAMORE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 16600 |
171 Johnson St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 JOHNSON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-3117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 171 Johnson St was $297 with exemptions applied, down 57.7% 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 | $297.00 (-57.69%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $702.00 (+108.31%) | $90,000 (+332.69%) Land $7,000 Building $83,000 | $90,000 (+166.11%) Land $7,000 Building $83,000 |
| 2024 | $337.00 (+212.04%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $20,800 (-) Land $3,800 Building $17,000 | $33,821 (+13.82%) Land $6,179 Building $27,642 |
| 2023 | $108.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,800 Land $3,800 Building $17,000 | $29,714 Land $5,429 Building $24,285 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 171 Johnson St in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 171 Johnson St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 598 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 Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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