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178 Smith St, Buffalo, NY 14210 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 178 Smith St, Buffalo, NY 14210

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.068 acres (2,940 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$13,500 (Jun 2022)
Tax Bill$70 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2022 Sale
Dec 2017 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 122.51-4-17

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 122.51-4-17
Alternative APNs
  • 02001225100004017000
  • 00400000

Exterior

Lot Area2,940 sqft (0.068 acres)
Lot Dimensions98 ft deep x 30 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number00400000
Street Address178 SMITH ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14210-2121
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description94. S PRENATT
Legal SubdivisionBUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number17.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3015
Census Tract16300

Owner

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · APN 140200 122.51-4-17

Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address3327 N EASTERN AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90032-1931
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 30, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO
Dec 14, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
Foreclosure Auction

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJun 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 10, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022124915
Deed Book / Page11404 / 891
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

June 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJun 30, 2022
Property Address178 SMITH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210-2121
Document Number0114040891
Book / Page11404 / 891
Instrument DateJun 13, 2022
Instrument2022124915
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 02, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$54.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address343 ZIMMERMAN BLVD, 343, BUFFALO, NY 14223-1023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3327 N EASTERN AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90032-1931

December 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateDec 14, 2017
Property Address178 SMITH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210-2121
Document Number0113228519
Book / Page011322 / 008519
Instrument DateDec 11, 2017
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJan 22, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.50
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Foreclosure Auction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address343 ZIMMERMAN BLVD BUFFALO NY 142231023, BUFFALO, NY 14223-1023

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$70.00 (+89.19%)$8,800 (+282.61%) Land $8,800$8,800 (+135.29%) Land $8,800
2024$37.00 (+236.36%)$2,300 (-) Land $2,300$3,740 (+13.82%) Land $3,740
2023$11.00$2,300 Land $2,300$3,286 Land $3,286

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of November 20, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimAug 1979 · rainfall accumulation

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

Based on FCC filings for 374 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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