232 Sears St, Buffalo, NY 14212 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 232 Sears St, Buffalo, NY 14212

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,036 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.062 acres (2,700 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$2,000 (Jan 2010)
Tax Bill	$390 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2017 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 112.29-9-10`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 112.29-9-10`
Alternative APNs	`02001122900009010000` `02978500`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,036 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,222 sqft
2nd Floor Area	814 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	Raised
Lot Area	2,700 sqft (0.062 acres)
Lot Dimensions	90 ft deep x 30 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	132 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	02978500
Street Address	232 SEARS ST
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14212-1416
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	2O9.2O S BROADWAY
Legal Block	9
Legal Lot Number	10.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	1602

Owner

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	232 SEARS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1416
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 19, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 19, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 3, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20109753
Deed Book / Page	11176 / 6387
Last Transfer Date	Mar 27, 2017
Transfer Doc	0113111463
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Mar 28, 2017
Property Address	232 SEARS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1416
Document Number	0113111463
Book / Page	011311 / 001463
Instrument Date	Mar 27, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	232 SEARS ST BUFFALO NY 142121416, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1416

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$390.00 (-54.23%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$852.00 (+250.62%)	$118,000 (+686.67%) Land $4,000 Building $114,000	$118,000 (+383.8%) Land $4,000 Building $114,000
2024	$243.00 (+215.58%) Homeowner's exemption	$15,000 (-) Land $1,900 Building $13,100	$24,390 (+13.82%) Land $3,089 Building $21,301
2023	$77.00 Homeowner's exemption	$15,000 Land $1,900 Building $13,100	$21,429 Land $2,714 Building $18,715

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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