Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 238 Barton St, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,246 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,170 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $677 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.26-4-12 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.26-4-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,246 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,186 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,170 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 175 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 412 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04382800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 238 BARTON ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1537 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 276.77 S LAFAYETTE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
238 Barton St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 BARTON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1537 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 15, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20262026085387 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11460 / 5988 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 238 BARTON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1537 |
| Document Number | 0000085387 |
| Book / Page | 11460 / 5988 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202685387 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $78,780.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 238 BARTON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1537 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 238 Barton St was $677 with a homeowner's exemption, down 65.3% 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 | $677.00 (-65.32%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,952.00 (+9.29%) | $205,000 (+86.36%) Land $29,000 Building $176,000 | $205,000 (+14.61%) Land $29,000 Building $176,000 |
| 2024 | $1,786.00 (+212.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $110,000 (-) Land $5,800 Building $104,200 | $178,862 (+13.82%) Land $9,431 Building $169,431 |
| 2023 | $571.00 Homeowner's exemption | $110,000 Land $5,800 Building $104,200 | $157,143 Land $8,286 Building $148,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 238 Barton 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 238 Barton 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 1,062 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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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