Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 220 Sears St, Buffalo, NY 14212
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,956 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $419 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 112.29-9-13.1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 112.29-9-13.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,956 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,230 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 726 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 5,400 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02978150 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 220 SEARS ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14212-1416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 1602 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 220 SEARS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018166915 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11333 / 4394 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $419.00 (-58.14%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,001.00 (+99.01%) | $127,000 (+309.68%) Land $7,000 Building $120,000 | $127,000 (+151.95%) Land $7,000 Building $120,000 |
| 2024 | $503.00 (+212.42%) | $31,000 (-) Land $3,000 Building $28,000 | $50,407 (+13.82%) Land $4,878 Building $45,529 |
| 2023 | $161.00 | $31,000 Land $3,000 Building $28,000 | $44,286 Land $4,286 Building $40,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 535 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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