Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 25 Helen St, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,774 sqft · built 1867 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,260 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $232,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,619 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.82-5-6 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.82-5-6 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,774 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,429 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 345 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1867 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1867 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,260 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 138 sqft |
| Patio Area | 450 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04537700 |
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| Street Address | 25 HELEN ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1334 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 334.92 W HERKIMER |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25 HELEN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1334 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EVANS BK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 23, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021208319 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11389 / 4532 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111604584 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 25 HELEN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1334 |
| Document Number | 0113894532 |
| Book / Page | 11389 / 4532 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021208319 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $928.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 25 HELEN ST, 25, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1334 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 825 ELMWOOD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1020 |
| Document Number | 0140209843 |
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| Date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 14020/9843 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 25 HELEN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1334 |
| Document Number | 0138085140 |
| Book / Page | 013808 / 005140 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 25 HELEN ST BUFFALO NY 142131334, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1334 |
| Document Number | 0138085140 |
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| Date | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Book Page | 013808/005140 |
| Name | EVANS BK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | HAMBURG, NY 14075 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 19, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,619.00 (+12.04%) | $172,000 (+93.26%) Land $29,000 Building $143,000 | $172,000 (+18.85%) Land $29,000 Building $143,000 |
| 2024 | $1,445.00 (+212.77%) | $89,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $83,000 | $144,715 (+13.82%) Land $9,756 Building $134,959 |
| 2023 | $462.00 | $89,000 Land $6,000 Building $83,000 | $127,143 Land $8,571 Building $118,572 |
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.
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 | 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 1,062 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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