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212 Watson St, Buffalo, NY 14206 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 212 Watson St, Buffalo, NY 14206

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 2,938 sqft · built 1870
Lot Size0.074 acres (3,210 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$528 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 111.58-4-28

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 111.58-4-28
Alternative APNs
  • 02001115800004028000
  • 03066500

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,938 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,448 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,490 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1870
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1870
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialComposition/Composite
Lot Area3,210 sqft (0.074 acres)
Lot Dimensions107 ft deep x 30 ft wide
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number03066500
Street Address212 WATSON ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14206-1536
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeN-4-30
Legal Description176.2O N WILLIAM
Legal SubdivisionTHE HOLAND LAND COMPANY SURVEY
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number28.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract1500

Owner

212 Watson St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2023.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address530 WILLIAM ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1567
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 1, 2017
Deed SaleSep 1, 2017
Deed Document Number2017177478
Deed Book / Page11318 / 2007
Last Transfer DateJun 15, 2023
Transfer Doc0114209429
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateAug 22, 2023
Property Address212 WATSON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1536
Document Number0114209429
Book / Page11420 / 9429
Instrument DateJun 15, 2023
Instrument2023144252
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address8028 88TH RD2, RD2, WOODHAVEN, NY 11421

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address530 WILLIAM ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1567

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 212 Watson St was $528, down 59.4% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$528.00 (-59.38%)
2025$1,300.00 (+74.03%)$160,000 (+247.83%) Land $10,000 Building $150,000$160,000 (+113.91%) Land $10,000 Building $150,000
2024$747.00 (+625.24%)$46,000 (-) Land $2,200 Building $43,800$74,797 (+13.82%) Land $3,577 Building $71,220
2023$103.00$46,000 (+13%) Land $2,200 Building $43,800$65,714 (+156.7%) Land $3,143 Building $62,571
2022$20,000 Land $2,200 Building $17,800$25,600 Land $2,816 Building $22,784

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 212 Watson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 212 Watson 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 581 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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