Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 242 Johnson St, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,195 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $297 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.26-2-12 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.26-2-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,195 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 976 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 219 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,960 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 130 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02362900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 JOHNSON ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-3157 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 197. S GENESEE |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 16600 |
242 Johnson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 JOHNSON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-3157 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242024166701 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11436 / 7033 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009371 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Johnson St was $297, down 58.5% 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 | $297.00 (-58.46%) | ||
| 2025 | $715.00 (+91.69%) | $90,000 (+291.3%) Land $6,000 Building $84,000 | $90,000 (+140.65%) Land $6,000 Building $84,000 |
| 2024 | $373.00 (+213.45%) | $23,000 (-) Land $2,100 Building $20,900 | $37,398 (+13.82%) Land $3,415 Building $33,983 |
| 2023 | $119.00 | $23,000 Land $2,100 Building $20,900 | $32,857 Land $3,000 Building $29,857 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 242 Johnson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
No wildfire likelihood is modeled around 242 Johnson St, 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 wildfire likelihood modeled here |
|---|
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 502 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 |
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