Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 217 Vulcan St, Buffalo, NY 14207
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,432 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,080 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $53,192 (Sep 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $634 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 77.32-4-2.1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 77.32-4-2.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,432 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 772 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,080 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 58.9 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 378 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05405850 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 VULCAN ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14207-1119 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | SW COR ULLMAN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 5801 |
217 Vulcan St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2007.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 VULCAN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1119 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007206956 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11135 / 2295 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Vulcan St was $634 with a homeowner's exemption, down 61.9% 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 | $634.00 (-61.92%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,665.00 (+38.52%) | $192,000 (+159.46%) Land $11,000 Building $181,000 | $192,000 (+59.57%) Land $11,000 Building $181,000 |
| 2024 | $1,202.00 (+213.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $74,000 (-) Land $7,000 Building $67,000 | $120,325 (+13.82%) Land $11,382 Building $108,943 |
| 2023 | $384.00 Homeowner's exemption | $74,000 Land $7,000 Building $67,000 | $105,714 Land $10,000 Building $95,714 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Vulcan 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 217 Vulcan 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 332 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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