Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 253 Okell St, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,572 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $336,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $802 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.71-2-11 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.71-2-11 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,572 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 786 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 786 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 562 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,850 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 546 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11742800 |
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| Street Address | 253 OKELL ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-2211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 652.O5 E SOUTH PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Cazenovia Park-South Park System listed 1982 · 11 contributing resources · NRIS 82005028 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 OKELL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 17, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Oct 1, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 2, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025171055 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11450 / 7497 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113506085 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 253 OKELL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2211 |
| Document Number | 0114507497 |
| Book / Page | 11450 / 7497 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025171055 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,344.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 253 OKELL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2211 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 253 OKELL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2211 |
| Document Number | 0141745323 |
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| Date | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 14174/5323 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 253 OKELL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2211 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0139193411 |
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| Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Book Page | 13919/3411 |
| Instrument | 2019254077 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 161 Months |
| Due | Apr 7, 2033 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 253 OKELL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2211 |
| Document Number | 0113506085 |
| Book / Page | 11350 / 6085 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019213524 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 253 OKELL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2211 |
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 | $802.00 (-66.12%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,367.00 (+4.09%) | $243,000 (+73.57%) Land $25,000 Building $218,000 | $243,000 (+6.75%) Land $25,000 Building $218,000 |
| 2024 | $2,274.00 (+212.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $140,000 (-) Land $12,200 Building $127,800 | $227,642 (+13.82%) Land $19,837 Building $207,805 |
| 2023 | $727.00 Homeowner's exemption | $140,000 Land $12,200 Building $127,800 | $200,000 Land $17,429 Building $182,571 |
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 · 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 Claims | 6 (1979) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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 |
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| 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 626 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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