Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 198 Esser Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.042 acres (1,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $18,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,083 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 77.40-4-9 |
| Primary APN | 140200 77.40-4-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 984 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 724 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 260 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 1,841 sqft (0.042 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 79 ft deep x 27.9 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05045500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 198 ESSER AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14207-1102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 121.52 E MALSCH |
| Legal Subdivision | THE JONES TRACT |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 5801 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of July 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 76 BRITTANY DR, BUFFALO, NY 14228-1939 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Corporation |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20162016097372 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11295 / 9825 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,083.00 (-3.3%) | $107,000 (+55.07%) Land $4,000 Building $103,000 | $107,000 (-4.63%) Land $4,000 Building $103,000 |
| 2024 | $1,120.00 (+212.85%) | $69,000 (-) Land $3,100 Building $65,900 | $112,195 (+13.82%) Land $5,041 Building $107,154 |
| 2023 | $358.00 | $69,000 Land $3,100 Building $65,900 | $98,571 Land $4,429 Building $94,142 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 1,227 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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