Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 218 Esser Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,020 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,441 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $565 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 77.41-5-7 |
| Primary APN | 140200 77.41-5-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,020 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,441 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 30.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05046100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 218 ESSER AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14207-1104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 3O.515 E ECKHERT |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 5801 |
218 Esser Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12325 WALDEN AVE, ALDEN, NY 14004-9709 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 218 Esser Ave was $565, down 62.8% 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 | $565.00 (-62.76%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,517.00 (+29.77%) | $171,000 (+137.5%) Land $8,000 Building $163,000 | $171,000 (+46.06%) Land $8,000 Building $163,000 |
| 2024 | $1,169.00 (+212.57%) | $72,000 (-) Land $5,000 Building $67,000 | $117,073 (+13.82%) Land $8,130 Building $108,943 |
| 2023 | $374.00 | $72,000 Land $5,000 Building $67,000 | $102,857 Land $7,143 Building $95,714 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 218 Esser Ave 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 218 Esser Ave 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 1,227 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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