Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 242 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,828 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $43,500 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $865 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 123.79-4-25 |
| Primary APN | 140200 123.79-4-25 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,828 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,482 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,346 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,100 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 284 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11301600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 ABBOTT RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-1304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3E |
| Legal Description | WEST COR ROBINS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
242 Abbott Rd, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2006.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5407 MAELOU DR, HAMBURG, NY 14075-3736 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006238201 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11121 / 2080 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111001549 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Abbott Rd was $865, down 63.2% 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 | $865.00 (-63.21%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,351.00 (+25.86%) | $262,000 (+127.83%) Land $23,000 Building $239,000 | $262,000 (+40.11%) Land $23,000 Building $239,000 |
| 2024 | $1,868.00 (+212.9%) | $115,000 (-) Land $10,800 Building $104,200 | $186,992 (+13.82%) Land $17,561 Building $169,431 |
| 2023 | $597.00 | $115,000 (-) Land $10,800 Building $104,200 | $164,286 (+11.46%) Land $15,429 Building $148,857 |
| 2022 | $115,000 Land $10,800 Building $104,200 | $147,400 Land $13,843 Building $133,557 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 Abbott Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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 | 3 (1979–1999) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1999 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 242 Abbott Rd 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 536 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 |
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