Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 256 Watson St, Buffalo, NY 14206
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,729 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.062 acres (2,675 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $419 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.58-4-14 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.58-4-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,729 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,161 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 308 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 260 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,675 sqft (0.062 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 196 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03067900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 WATSON ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14206-1536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 275. S PECKHAM |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
256 Watson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2016.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 WATSON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1536 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201640236 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11292 / 7366 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112927366 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Watson St was $419, down 55.1% 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 | $419.00 (-55.09%) | ||
| 2025 | $933.00 (+202.92%) | $127,000 (+568.42%) Land $8,000 Building $119,000 | $127,000 (+311.08%) Land $8,000 Building $119,000 |
| 2024 | $308.00 (+214.29%) | $19,000 (-) Land $1,800 Building $17,200 | $30,894 (+13.82%) Land $2,927 Building $27,967 |
| 2023 | $98.00 | $19,000 Land $1,800 Building $17,200 | $27,143 Land $2,571 Building $24,572 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Watson St 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 risk around 256 Watson St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 581 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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