Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 227 Laurel St, Buffalo, NY 14208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,378 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,210 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $41,700 (Apr 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $561 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 100.49-4-25 |
| Primary APN | 140200 100.49-4-25 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,378 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 948 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 346 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 84 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,210 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 210 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 262 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04168000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 227 LAUREL ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14208-2006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 589.5O W JEFFERSON |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 16801 |
227 Laurel St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2010.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 227 LAUREL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14208-2006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201069664 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11180 / 7987 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 227 Laurel St was $561 with a homeowner's exemption, down 58.9% 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 | $561.00 (-58.9%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,365.00 (+82.73%) | $170,000 (+269.57%) Land $26,000 Building $144,000 | $170,000 (+127.28%) Land $26,000 Building $144,000 |
| 2024 | $747.00 (+212.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $46,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $42,000 | $74,797 (+13.82%) Land $6,504 Building $68,293 |
| 2023 | $239.00 Homeowner's exemption | $46,000 Land $4,000 Building $42,000 | $65,714 Land $5,714 Building $60,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 227 Laurel 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.
Wildfire risk around 227 Laurel St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 566 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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