Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 256 Keystone St, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,396 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.077 acres (3,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $330 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale May 2021 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 101.57-3-13 |
| Primary APN | 140200 101.57-3-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,396 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 304 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 3,360 sqft (0.077 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09123400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 KEYSTONE ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-2546 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 348.37 S DOAT |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 3000 |
256 Keystone St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2024.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 94 WADE AVE, 2, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2128 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2024 | Correction Deed |
| May 11, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 5, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO |
| May 17, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242024007502 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11426 / 8209 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113798446 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 256 KEYSTONE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2546 |
| Document Number | 0114268209 |
| Book / Page | 11426 / 8209 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024007502 |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 140 URBAN ST # ST2F, ST2F, BUFFALO, NY 14211-1332 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 94 WADE AVE # 2, 2, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2128 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 256 KEYSTONE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2546 |
| Document Number | 0113798446 |
| Book / Page | 11379 / 8446 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021089820 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $48.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 140 URBAN ST # ST2F, 140, BUFFALO, NY 14211-1332 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 94 WADE AVE # 2, 2, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2128 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 256 KEYSTONE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2546 |
| Document Number | 0113671602 |
| Book / Page | 011367 / 001602 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $12.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 140 URBAN ST BUFFALO NY 142111332, BUFFALO, NY 14211-1332 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 256 KEYSTONE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2546 |
| Document Number | 0113293963 |
| Book / Page | 011329 / 003963 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $6.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 KEYSTONE ST BUFFALO NY 142112509, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2509 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Keystone St was $330, down 56.7% 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 | $330.00 (-56.75%) | ||
| 2025 | $763.00 (+135.49%) | $100,000 (+4%) Land $5,000 Building $95,000 | $100,000 (+207.5%) Land $5,000 Building $95,000 |
| 2024 | $324.00 (+214.56%) | $20,000 (-) Land $2,000 Building $18,000 | $32,520 (+13.82%) Land $3,252 Building $29,268 |
| 2023 | $103.00 | $20,000 Land $2,000 Building $18,000 | $28,571 Land $2,857 Building $25,714 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Keystone St 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 256 Keystone St 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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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