Erie County and Collins Town property record for 256 Buffalo St, Gowanda, NY 14070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.532 acres (23,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,296 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143601 349.11-3-24 |
| Primary APN | 143601 349.11-3-24 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 500 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Lot Area | 23,100 sqft (0.532 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 330 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 674 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 201 0101000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 BUFFALO ST |
| City | GOWANDA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14070-1012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VALU HGWY TACKNTIN VALU .5A |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | COLLINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 17501 |
256 Buffalo St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Erie County and Collins Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 BUFFALO ST, GOWANDA, NY 14070-1012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 256 BUFFALO ST, GOWANDA, NY 14070-1012 |
| Document Number | 0139501961 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 256 BUFFALO ST GOWANDA NY 140701012, GOWANDA, NY 14070-1012 |
| Document Number | 0139501961 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 5, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013950/001961 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 4, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Buffalo St was $4,296 with exemptions applied, up 71.6% 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 | $4,296.00 (+71.63%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,503.00 (+6.51%) | $62,600 (-) Land $4,400 Building $58,200 | $223,600 (+21.44%) Land $15,716 Building $207,884 |
| 2024 | $2,350.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $62,600 (-) Land $4,400 Building $58,200 | $184,118 (+5.88%) Land $12,941 Building $171,177 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $62,600 (-) Land $4,400 Building $58,200 | $173,900 (+16.71%) Land $12,223 Building $161,677 |
| 2022 | $62,600 Land $4,400 Building $58,200 | $149,000 Land $10,473 Building $138,527 | |
| 2021 | $817.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 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 256 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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