Erie County and Collins Town property record for 251 Buffalo St, Gowanda, NY 14070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,788 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.213 acres (9,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,411 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143601 349.12-1-29.1 |
| Primary APN | 143601 349.12-1-29.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,788 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 969 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 819 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 9,240 sqft (0.213 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 55.7 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 206 sqft |
| Poultry House | 648 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 202 0029000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 251 BUFFALO ST |
| City | GOWANDA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14070-1011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | COLLINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 17501 |
251 Buffalo St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Erie County and Collins Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 BUFFALO ST, GOWANDA, NY 14070-1011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 251 Buffalo St was $3,411 with exemptions applied, down 32.8% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Collins Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Collins Town |
| Municipality | Gowanda Village |
| Unified School District | Gowanda Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,411.00 (-32.79%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,075.00 (+39.12%) | $49,700 (-) Land $3,800 Building $45,900 | $177,500 (+21.43%) Land $13,571 Building $163,929 |
| 2024 | $3,648.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $49,700 (-) Land $3,800 Building $45,900 | $146,176 (+5.85%) Land $11,176 Building $135,000 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $49,700 (-) Land $3,800 Building $45,900 | $138,100 (+16.74%) Land $10,559 Building $127,541 |
| 2022 | $49,700 Land $3,800 Building $45,900 | $118,300 Land $9,045 Building $109,255 | |
| 2021 | $1,492.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 Buffalo St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1996–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2022 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 251 Buffalo St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | GOWANDA VILLAGE serves 2,800 people · EPA ID NY0400340 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Apr 2022 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 165 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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