Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 172 Watson St, Buffalo, NY 14206
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,210 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Feb 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $32 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.66-4-8 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.66-4-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 3,210 sqft (0.074 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03066100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 172 WATSON ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14206-1534 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 137.29 S WILLIAM |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
172 Watson St, residential vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2013.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 453 DETROIT ST, FARNHAM, NY 14061 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201328995 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11238 / 8758 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 172 Watson St was $32, down 56.8% 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 | $32.00 (-56.76%) | ||
| 2025 | $74.00 (+111.43%) | $9,600 (+336.36%) Land $9,600 | $9,600 (+168.38%) Land $9,600 |
| 2024 | $35.00 (+218.18%) | $2,200 (-) Land $2,200 | $3,577 (+13.81%) Land $3,577 |
| 2023 | $11.00 | $2,200 Land $2,200 | $3,143 Land $3,143 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 172 Watson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 172 Watson 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 581 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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