Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 247 Watson St, Buffalo, NY 14206
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 983 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,210 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $142 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.58-5-49 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.58-5-49 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 983 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 870 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 113 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 3,210 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03060900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 247 WATSON ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14206-1535 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 36O. S PECKHAM |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 247 WATSON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1535 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 26, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112725670 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $142.00 (-59.77%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $353.00 (+67.3%) | $86,000 (+230.77%) Land $10,000 Building $76,000 | $86,000 (+103.43%) Land $10,000 Building $76,000 |
| 2024 | $211.00 (+214.93%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $26,000 (-) Land $2,200 Building $23,800 | $42,276 (+13.82%) Land $3,577 Building $38,699 |
| 2023 | $67.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $26,000 Land $2,200 Building $23,800 | $37,143 Land $3,143 Building $34,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 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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