Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 251 Johnson St, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,211 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $201 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 100.83-7-23 |
| Primary APN | 140200 100.83-7-23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,211 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,211 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 3,300 sqft (0.076 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02352600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 251 JOHNSON ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-3158 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 16O. S GENESEE |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 16600 |
251 Johnson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2024.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 129 ZELMER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114366726 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 251 Johnson St was $201 with a homeowner's exemption, down 59.6% 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 | $201.00 (-59.64%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $498.00 (+70.55%) | $61,000 (+238.89%) Land $5,000 Building $56,000 | $61,000 (+108.42%) Land $5,000 Building $56,000 |
| 2024 | $292.00 (+213.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $18,000 (-) Land $1,800 Building $16,200 | $29,268 (+13.82%) Land $2,927 Building $26,341 |
| 2023 | $93.00 Homeowner's exemption | $18,000 Land $1,800 Building $16,200 | $25,714 Land $2,571 Building $23,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 Johnson 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.
No wildfire likelihood is modeled around 251 Johnson St, 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 wildfire likelihood modeled here |
|---|
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 502 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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