Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 246 Howard St, Buffalo, NY 14206
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,292 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,216 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Feb 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $627 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.67-4-24.111 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.67-4-24.111 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,292 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 646 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 646 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,216 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 79 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 620 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 166 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02831360 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 246 HOWARD ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14206-1655 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | EAST COR SHUMWAY |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24.111 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
246 Howard St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2011.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 246 HOWARD ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1655 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201132596 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11198 / 4831 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111919818 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 246 Howard St was $627, down 64.8% 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 | $627.00 (-64.8%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,781.00 (+13.08%) | $190,000 (+95.88%) Land $15,000 Building $175,000 | $190,000 (+20.46%) Land $15,000 Building $175,000 |
| 2024 | $1,575.00 | $97,000 (-) Land $3,600 Building $93,400 | $157,724 (+13.82%) Land $5,854 Building $151,870 |
| 2023 | $97,000 Land $3,600 Building $93,400 | $138,571 Land $5,143 Building $133,428 | |
| 2019 | $1,810.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 246 Howard 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.
The area around 246 Howard 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 |
|---|
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 581 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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