Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 246 Dearborn St, Buffalo, NY 14207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 2,257 sqft · built 1877 |
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,267 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $42,900 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $703 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.41-2-9 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.41-2-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,257 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,229 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,028 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1877 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1877 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,267 sqft (0.075 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05002700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 246 DEARBORN ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14207-2706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 198. S HAMILTON |
| Legal Subdivision | BLACK ROCK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5012 |
| Census Tract | 5900 |
246 Dearborn St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2013.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 246 DEARBORN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201314957 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11237 / 7383 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 246 DEARBORN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 246 DEARBORN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2706 |
| Document Number | 0140823662 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14082/3662 |
| Instrument | 2023021365 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GREENWOOD, DE 19950 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Feb 6, 2043 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 246 Dearborn St was $703, down 62.6% 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 | $703.00 (-62.61%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,880.00 (+31.56%) | $213,000 (+142.05%) Land $8,000 Building $205,000 | $213,000 (+48.86%) Land $8,000 Building $205,000 |
| 2024 | $1,429.00 (+212.69%) | $88,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $84,000 | $143,089 (+13.82%) Land $6,504 Building $136,585 |
| 2023 | $457.00 | $88,000 Land $4,000 Building $84,000 | $125,714 Land $5,714 Building $120,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 246 Dearborn 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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.
The area around 246 Dearborn 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 |
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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 731 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 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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