Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 257 Sumner Pl, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,096 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $23,000 (Sep 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $694 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 101.57-3-59 |
| Primary APN | 140200 101.57-3-59 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,096 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 541 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 555 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,300 sqft (0.076 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 206 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09226900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 257 SUMNER PL |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-2537 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 395.55 S DOAT |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 59.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 3000 |
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 | 3800 INDEPENDENCE AVE, 1J, BRONX, NY 10463-1442 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 24, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 11187 / 4438 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $694.00 (+33.72%) | $79,000 (+146.88%) Land $5,000 Building $74,000 | $79,000 (+51.83%) Land $5,000 Building $74,000 |
| 2024 | $519.00 (+212.65%) | $32,000 (-) Land $2,000 Building $30,000 | $52,033 (+13.82%) Land $3,252 Building $48,781 |
| 2023 | $166.00 | $32,000 Land $2,000 Building $30,000 | $45,714 Land $2,857 Building $42,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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.
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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