Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 255 Sumner Pl, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,976 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,561 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $518 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 101.57-3-58 |
| Primary APN | 140200 101.57-3-58 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,976 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 840 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,950 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 380 sqft |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09226800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 SUMNER PL |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-2537 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 425.55 S DOAT |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 58.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 3000 |
255 Sumner Pl is owned by an individual who bought it in May 1999.
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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 150364, ARLINGTON, TX 76015-6364 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10951 / 8959 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 2, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1087005494 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $518.00 (-57.68%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,224.00 (+109.59%) | $157,000 (+336.11%) Land $6,000 Building $151,000 | $157,000 (+168.21%) Land $6,000 Building $151,000 |
| 2024 | $584.00 (+212.3%) | $36,000 (-) Land $2,500 Building $33,500 | $58,537 (+13.82%) Land $4,065 Building $54,472 |
| 2023 | $187.00 | $36,000 Land $2,500 Building $33,500 | $51,429 Land $3,571 Building $47,858 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 Sumner Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 255 Sumner Pl 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 |
|---|
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 773 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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