Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 257 Esser Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,420 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,336 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Line of Credit Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 77.41-2-8 |
| Primary APN | 140200 77.41-2-8 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,420 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 852 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 97.4 ft deep x 32.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05054600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 257 ESSER AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14207-1211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 32.5O4 W BEATRICE SW 29.33 REAR |
| Legal Subdivision | JONES TRACT |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 5802 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · APN 140200 77.41-2-8
Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 ESSER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EVANS BK NA |
| Oct 15, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20232023086036 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11417 / 3212 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 257 ESSER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1211 |
| Document Number | 0139399508 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2315 WHIRLPOOL ST #730 NIAGARA FALLS NY 143052413, 730, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14305-2413 |
| Document Number | 0139399508 |
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| Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013939/009508 |
| Name | EVANS BK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | HAMBURG, NY 14075 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 257 ESSER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1211 |
| Document Number | 0113358766 |
| Book / Page | 011335 / 008766 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $60.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2315 WHIRLPOOL ST #730 NIAGARA FALLS NY 143052413, 730, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14305-2413 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,336.00 (+5.45%) | $138,000 (+76.92%) Land $6,000 Building $132,000 | $138,000 (+8.81%) Land $6,000 Building $132,000 |
| 2024 | $1,267.00 (+212.84%) | $78,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $74,000 | $126,829 (+13.82%) Land $6,504 Building $120,325 |
| 2023 | $405.00 | $78,000 Land $4,000 Building $74,000 | $111,429 Land $5,714 Building $105,715 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of November 20, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Holding 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 1,227 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY serves 276,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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