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238 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY 14213 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 238 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY 14213

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.137 acres (5,940 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$3,055 (Jan 2002)
Tax Bill$178 (2019)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Transfer
Mar 2026 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 99.51-2-15.1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 99.51-2-15.1
Alternative APNs
  • 02000995100002015100
  • 00789000

Exterior

Lot Area5,940 sqft (0.137 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 54 ft wide
PorchPorch
Porch Area126 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number00789000
Street Address238 RHODE ISLAND ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14213-2229
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeN-2R
Legal Description28. NE PLYMOUTH
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number15.100
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4000
Census Tract6901

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Delaware Park-Front Park System
listed 1982 · 25 contributing resources · NRIS 82005029

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address403 MAIN ST, 602, BUFFALO, NY 14203-2112
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 25, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 26, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 31, 2025Correction Deed

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 8, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 8, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page10996 / 7240
Last Transfer DateMar 23, 2026
Transfer Doc0114588835
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMar 25, 2026
Property Address238 RHODE ISLAND ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2229
Document Number0114588214
Book / Page11458 / 8214
Instrument DateMar 23, 2026
Instrument2026055754
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 7, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address403 MAIN ST STE 602, 602, BUFFALO, NY 14203-2112

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address403 MAIN ST STE 602, 602, BUFFALO, NY 14203-2112

March 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMar 26, 2026
Property Address238 RHODE ISLAND ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2229
Document Number0114588835
Book / Page11458 / 8835
Instrument DateMar 23, 2026
Instrument2026057106
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 7, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address403 MAIN ST STE 602, 602, BUFFALO, NY 14203-2112

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address403 MAIN ST STE 602, 602, BUFFALO, NY 14203-2112

December 2025: Correction Deed

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateDec 31, 2025
Property Address238 RHODE ISLAND ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2229
Document Number0114553283
Book / Page11455 / 3283
Instrument DateDec 22, 2025
Instrument2025236666
Record UpdatedFeb 16, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address65 NIAGARA SQ, BUFFALO, NY 14202-3313

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address403 MAIN ST STE 602, 602, BUFFALO, NY 14203-2112

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$29,300 (+41.55%) Land $29,300$29,300 (-12.95%) Land $29,300
2024Additional exemption filed$20,700 (-) Land $20,700$33,659 (+13.82%) Land $33,659
2023$20,700 Land $20,700$29,571 Land $29,571
2019$178.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskNot 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 SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 1,073 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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