Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 21 Zelmer St, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,076 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,060 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $117,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $469 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale Feb 2021 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 101.50-2-37 |
| Primary APN | 140200 101.50-2-37 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,076 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,098 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 978 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,060 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09276300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 ZELMER ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-2140 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 2O5. N DOAT |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 3700 |
21 Zelmer St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1366 WHITE PLAINS RD, 4H, BRONX, NY 10462-4156 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 23, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 24, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Sep 11, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021138755 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11383 / 5269 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000823 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 21 ZELMER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2140 |
| Document Number | 0113835269 |
| Book / Page | 11383 / 5269 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021138755 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $468.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1366 WHITE PLAINS RD # RD3B, 1366, BRONX, NY 10462-4121 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1366 WHITE PLAINS RD APT 4H, 4H, BRONX, NY 10462-4156 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 21 ZELMER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2140 |
| Document Number | 0113750179 |
| Book / Page | 11375 / 179 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021033748 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $432.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 214 STRALEY AVE, 214, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2815 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1366 WHITE PLAINS RD APT 3B, 3B, BRONX, NY 10462-4150 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 21 ZELMER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2140 |
| Document Number | 0113700333 |
| Book / Page | 011370 / 000333 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $53.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 214 STRALEY AVE BUFFALO NY 142112815, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2815 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 21 ZELMER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2140 |
| Document Number | 0113658579 |
| Book / Page | 011365 / 008579 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1368 BAILEY AVE BUFFALO NY 142061019, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1019 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Zelmer St was $469, down 60.7% 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 | $469.00 (-60.72%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,194.00 (+53.27%) | $142,000 (+195.83%) Land $6,100 Building $135,900 | $142,000 (+81.94%) Land $6,100 Building $135,900 |
| 2024 | $779.00 (+212.85%) | $48,000 (-) Land $3,000 Building $45,000 | $78,049 (+13.82%) Land $4,878 Building $73,171 |
| 2023 | $249.00 | $48,000 Land $3,000 Building $45,000 | $68,571 Land $4,286 Building $64,285 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 21 Zelmer 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 21 Zelmer 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 |
|---|
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 1,077 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: GoNetspeed, T-Mobile.
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