243 Laurel St, Buffalo, NY 14208 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 243 Laurel St, Buffalo, NY 14208

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	6 bd · 2 ba · 2,112 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.074 acres (3,210 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$110,000 (Apr 2022)
Tax Bill	$413 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2022 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 100.49-4-31`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 100.49-4-31`
Alternative APNs	`02001004900004031000` `04168600`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,112 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,056 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,056 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Wood
Lot Area	3,210 sqft (0.074 acres)
Lot Dimensions	107 ft deep x 29.5 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	04168600
Street Address	243 LAUREL ST
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14208-2006
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	31.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	16801

Owner

243 Laurel St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2022.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	243 LAUREL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14208-2006
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 12, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 12, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 31, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202273010
Deed Book / Page	11399 / 9665
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 16, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc	0112740630
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Apr 12, 2022
Property Address	243 LAUREL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14208-2006
Document Number	0113999665
Book / Page	11399 / 9665
Instrument Date	Mar 15, 2022
Instrument	2022073010
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 16, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$440.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	70 NIAGARA ST STE 113, 113, BUFFALO, NY 14202-3407

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	243 LAUREL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14208-2006

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$413.00 (-61.65%)
2025	$1,077.00 (+41.15%)	$125,000 (+165.96%) Land $25,000 Building $100,000	$125,000 (+63.56%) Land $25,000 Building $100,000
2024	$763.00 (+212.7%)	$47,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $43,000	$76,423 (+13.82%) Land $6,504 Building $69,919
2023	$244.00	$47,000 Land $4,000 Building $43,000	$67,143 Land $5,714 Building $61,429

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 243 Laurel 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 243 Laurel St 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 566 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