Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 217 Dearborn St, Buffalo, NY 14207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,914 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,036 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $494 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.41-3-21 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.41-3-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,914 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,287 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 627 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,036 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 92 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 162 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04994100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 DEARBORN ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14207-2705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 118.5O N AMHERST |
| Legal Subdivision | PARISH TRACT |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5013 |
| Census Tract | 5900 |
217 Dearborn St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2014.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 DEARBORN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2705 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 217 DEARBORN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2705 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 DEARBORN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2705 |
| Document Number | 0141875566 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14187/5566 |
| Instrument | 2026009783 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Dearborn St was $494 with exemptions applied, down 65.9% 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 | $494.00 (-65.93%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,450.00 (+16.37%) | $176,000 (+104.65%) Land $8,000 Building $168,000 | $176,000 (+25.86%) Land $8,000 Building $168,000 |
| 2024 | $1,246.00 (+228.76%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $86,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $82,000 | $139,837 (+13.82%) Land $6,504 Building $133,333 |
| 2023 | $379.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $86,000 Land $4,000 Building $82,000 | $122,857 Land $5,714 Building $117,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Dearborn St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 in force |
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 217 Dearborn 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 731 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 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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