256 Sobieski St, Buffalo, NY 14211 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 256 Sobieski St, Buffalo, NY 14211

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,426 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.065 acres (2,820 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$35,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill	$542 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 101.69-4-27`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 101.69-4-27`
Alternative APNs	`02001016900004027000` `02542900`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,426 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,246 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	180 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Wood
Lot Area	2,820 sqft (0.065 acres)
Lot Dimensions	94 ft deep x 30 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	90 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	02542900
Street Address	256 SOBIESKI ST
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14211-3238
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	582.74 N SYCAMORE
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	27.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	2704

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	141 SMOKE TREE CT, GASTONIA, NC 28056-8700
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 22, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 22, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 10, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2020179453
Deed Book / Page	11368 / 1584
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

October 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Oct 22, 2020
Property Address	256 SOBIESKI ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-3238
Document Number	0113681584
Book / Page	011368 / 001584
Instrument Date	Oct 21, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 24, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$35.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	141 SMOKE TREE CT GASTONIA NC 280568700, GASTONIA, NC 28056-8700

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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
2025	$542.00 (+179.38%)	$73,000 (+508.33%) Land $4,000 Building $69,000	$73,000 (+274.13%) Land $4,000 Building $69,000
2024	$194.00 (+212.9%)	$12,000 (-) Land $1,900 Building $10,100	$19,512 (+13.82%) Land $3,089 Building $16,423
2023	$62.00	$12,000 Land $1,900 Building $10,100	$17,143 Land $2,714 Building $14,429

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

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 492 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	300 / 20