Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 196 James St, Buffalo, NY 14210
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.066 acres (2,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $48,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $340 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.76-5-17 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.76-5-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 2,875 sqft (0.066 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 102 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02842400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 JAMES ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14210-1242 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 175. E MONTGOMERY |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
196 James St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2025.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 JAMES ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210-1242 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 26, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 26, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025215872 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11453 / 9205 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Administrator's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Property Address | 196 JAMES ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210-1242 |
| Document Number | 0114539205 |
| Book / Page | 11453 / 9205 |
| Map Reference | DOC 128 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025215872 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $192.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 49 BARNARD ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-3502 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 196 JAMES ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210-1242 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 196 James St was $340, down 58.1% 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 | $340.00 (-58.08%) | ||
| 2025 | $811.00 (+99.75%) | $103,000 (+312%) Land $9,000 Building $94,000 | $103,000 (+153.38%) Land $9,000 Building $94,000 |
| 2024 | $406.00 (+214.73%) | $25,000 (-) Land $1,800 Building $23,200 | $40,650 (+13.82%) Land $2,927 Building $37,723 |
| 2023 | $129.00 | $25,000 Land $1,800 Building $23,200 | $35,714 Land $2,571 Building $33,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 James 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 196 James 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 |
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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 365 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 |
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