Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 20 Covington Rd, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,956 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,238 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.60-1-14 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.60-1-14 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,956 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 184 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06274700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 COVINGTON RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-2102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 17O.12 N NORTH DRIVE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 4500 |
20 Covington Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 COVINGTON RD, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2102 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Covington Rd was $1,238 with a homeowner's exemption, down 68.7% 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 | $1,238.00 (-68.66%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,950.00 (-9.59%) | $375,000 (+39.41%) Land $62,000 Building $313,000 | $375,000 (-14.27%) Land $62,000 Building $313,000 |
| 2024 | $4,369.00 (+212.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $269,000 (-) Land $40,000 Building $229,000 | $437,398 (+13.82%) Land $65,041 Building $372,357 |
| 2023 | $1,397.00 Homeowner's exemption | $269,000 Land $40,000 Building $229,000 | $384,286 Land $57,143 Building $327,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Covington Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · other causes |
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.
The area around 20 Covington Rd 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 1,064 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.
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