173 Sears St, Buffalo, NY 14212 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 173 Sears St, Buffalo, NY 14212

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,831 sqft · built 1895
Lot Size	0.062 acres (2,700 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$40,000 (May 2026)
Tax Bill	$343 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 112.37-3-40`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 112.37-3-40`
Alternative APNs	`02001123700003040000` `02975000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,831 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,603 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	228 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1895
Effective Year Built	Effective 1895
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Composition/Composite
Foundation Type	Raised
Lot Area	2,700 sqft (0.062 acres)
Lot Dimensions	90 ft deep x 30 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	126 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	02975000
Street Address	173 SEARS ST
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14212-1413
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	13O. S KENT
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	40.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	1601

Owner

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	173 SEARS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1413
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 15, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 15, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20262026090492
Deed Book / Page	11460 / 9270
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Administrator's Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Administrator's Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	May 15, 2026
Property Address	173 SEARS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1413
Document Number	0000090492
Book / Page	11460 / 9270
Instrument Date	Apr 29, 2026
Instrument	202690492
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 23, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$16,160.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	173 SEARS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1413

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$343.00 (-54.27%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$750.00 (+255.45%)	$104,000 (+7%) Land $4,000 Building $100,000	$104,000 (+392%) Land $4,000 Building $100,000
2024	$211.00 (+214.93%) Homeowner's exemption	$13,000 (-) Land $1,900 Building $11,100	$21,138 (+13.82%) Land $3,089 Building $18,049
2023	$67.00 Homeowner's exemption	$13,000 Land $1,900 Building $11,100	$18,571 Land $2,714 Building $15,857

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 535 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