Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 248 James St, Buffalo, NY 14210
| Property Type | Residential |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.066 acres (2,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $73 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.76-4-17 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.76-4-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 2,875 sqft (0.066 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02843400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 248 JAMES ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Other |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 40. W FILLMORE |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
248 James St, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 JAMES ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210-1244 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 22, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20252025017088 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11441 / 5854 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 248 JAMES ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210 |
| Document Number | 0114108301 |
| Book / Page | 11410 / 8301 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022219114 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $508.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 361 EAST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2518 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 322 BRAXMAR RD, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-8223 |
| Document Number | 0140751606 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 14075/1606 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 248 James St was $73, down 56.8% 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 | $73.00 (-56.8%) | ||
| 2025 | $169.00 (+131.51%) | $22,200 (+393.33%) Land $8,600 Building $13,600 | $22,200 (+203.4%) Land $8,600 Building $13,600 |
| 2024 | $73.00 (+217.39%) | $4,500 (-) Land $1,800 Building $2,700 | $7,317 (+13.81%) Land $2,927 Building $4,390 |
| 2023 | $23.00 | $4,500 Land $1,800 Building $2,700 | $6,429 Land $2,572 Building $3,857 |
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 248 James 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.
The area around 248 James 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 365 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 |
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