256 Roesch Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 256 Roesch Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	6 bd · 2 ba · 2,340 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size	0.083 acres (3,600 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$137,000 (Sep 2018)
Tax Bill	$657 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 77.25-3-23`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 77.25-3-23`
Alternative APNs	`02000772500003023000` `05304900`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,340 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,240 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,100 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1929
Effective Year Built	Effective 1929
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	3,600 sqft (0.083 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 30 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	486 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	176 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	05304900
Street Address	256 ROESCH AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14207-1240
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	3O. NE ROSEDALE
Legal Subdivision	JONES TRACT
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	23.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2004
Census Tract	5801

Owner

256 Roesch Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2018.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	256 ROESCH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1240
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 27, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 27, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2018194188
Deed Book / Page	11335 / 0961
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Sep 27, 2018
Property Address	256 ROESCH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1240
Document Number	0113350961
Book / Page	11335 / 0961
Map Reference	MAP289
Instrument Date	Sep 20, 2018
Instrument	2018194188
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$548.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	256 ROESCH AVE, 256, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1240

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	40 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1552

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Roesch Ave was $657, down 62.7% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$657.00 (-62.69%)
2025	$1,761.00 (+30.64%)	$199,000 (+139.76%) Land $8,000 Building $191,000	$199,000 (+47.45%) Land $8,000 Building $191,000
2024	$1,348.00 (+212.76%)	$83,000 (-) Land $4,500 Building $78,500	$134,959 (+13.82%) Land $7,317 Building $127,642
2023	$431.00	$83,000 Land $4,500 Building $78,500	$118,571 Land $6,429 Building $112,142

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 256 Roesch Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 256 Roesch Ave 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,227 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Greenlight Networks Fiber	10,000 / 10,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 75
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20