Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 236 Okell St, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,312 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,290 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $323 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.63-4-13 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.63-4-13 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,312 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,290 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 45.6 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11739800 |
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| Street Address | 236 OKELL ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-2212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 491.27 E SOUTH PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Cazenovia Park-South Park System listed 1982 · 11 contributing resources · NRIS 82005028 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
236 Okell St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2024.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 236 OKELL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114273866 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Property Address | 236 OKELL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2212 |
| Document Number | 0114273866 |
| Book / Page | 11427 / 3866 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024016934 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 546 MCKINLEY PKWY, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1739 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 236 OKELL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2212 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 236 Okell St was $323 with exemptions applied, down 74.7% 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 | $323.00 (-74.75%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,279.00 (-34.74%) | $228,000 (+55.1%) Land $23,000 Building $205,000 | $228,000 (-4.61%) Land $23,000 Building $205,000 |
| 2024 | $1,960.00 (+205.3%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $147,000 (-) Land $11,600 Building $135,400 | $239,024 (+13.82%) Land $18,862 Building $220,162 |
| 2023 | $642.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $147,000 Land $11,600 Building $135,400 | $210,000 Land $16,571 Building $193,429 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 236 Okell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1979) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 236 Okell 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 626 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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