Erie County and Collins Town property record for 185 Buffalo St, Gowanda, NY 14070
| Property Type | Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,570 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,745 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143601 349.12-1-41 |
| Primary APN | 143601 349.12-1-41 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,570 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 3,526 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 530 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 202 0041000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 185 BUFFALO ST |
| City | GOWANDA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14070-1009 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
| Legal Description | GRAUPMAN R.R. CORNELL HGWY 1.00AC |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | COLLINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 17501 |
185 Buffalo St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Erie County and Collins Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 JOHNSON ST, GOWANDA, NY 14070-1311 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20142014163330 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11267 / 9592 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 185 Buffalo St was $2,745, up 390.2% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Collins Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Collins Town |
| Municipality | Gowanda Village |
| Unified School District | Gowanda Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,745.00 (+390.18%) | ||
| 2025 | $560.00 (-62.69%) | $40,000 (-) Land $5,500 Building $34,500 | $142,900 (+21.47%) Land $19,649 Building $123,251 |
| 2024 | $1,501.00 | $40,000 (-) Land $5,500 Building $34,500 | $117,647 (+5.89%) Land $16,176 Building $101,471 |
| 2023 | $40,000 (-) Land $5,500 Building $34,500 | $111,100 (+16.7%) Land $15,276 Building $95,824 | |
| 2022 | $40,000 Land $5,500 Building $34,500 | $95,200 Land $13,090 Building $82,110 | |
| 2021 | $522.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 185 Buffalo St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1996–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2022 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 185 Buffalo St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | GOWANDA VILLAGE serves 2,800 people · EPA ID NY0400340 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Apr 2022 |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 165 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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