Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 221 Skillen St, Buffalo, NY 14207
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,802 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,184 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $664 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage Jul 2017 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 77.34-3-15 |
| Primary APN | 140200 77.34-3-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,802 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,030 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 772 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 9,184 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 82 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05354500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 221 SKILLEN ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14207-1616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | SE COR DUNSTON |
| Legal Subdivision | THE JONES TRACT |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 5801 |
221 Skillen St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2017.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 ASHLAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1897 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jul 18, 2017 | Administrator's Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 18, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017140918 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11315 / 9330 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 221 SKILLEN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1616 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 221 SKILLEN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1616 |
| Document Number | 0140665382 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14066/5382 |
| Instrument | 2022170271 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 144 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2034 |
| Document Type | Administrator's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 221 SKILLEN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1616 |
| Document Number | 0113159330 |
| Book / Page | 11315 / 9330 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017140918 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $270.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4605 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD, 4605, AMHERST, NY 14228-3329 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 255 ASHLAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1897 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 221 SKILLEN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1616 |
| Document Number | 0113153928 |
| Book / Page | 011315 / 003928 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4605 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD #J AMHERST NY 142283329, J, AMHERST, NY 14228-3329 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 221 Skillen St was $664, down 62.3% 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 | $664.00 (-62.34%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,763.00 (+34.07%) | $201,000 (+148.15%) Land $12,000 Building $189,000 | $201,000 (+52.61%) Land $12,000 Building $189,000 |
| 2024 | $1,315.00 (+213.1%) | $81,000 (-) Land $8,000 Building $73,000 | $131,707 (+13.82%) Land $13,008 Building $118,699 |
| 2023 | $420.00 | $81,000 Land $8,000 Building $73,000 | $115,714 Land $11,429 Building $104,285 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 221 Skillen 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 221 Skillen 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 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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