259 Herkimer St, Buffalo, NY 14213 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 259 Herkimer St, Buffalo, NY 14213

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,364 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size	0.022 acres (961 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$12,000 (Apr 2014)
Tax Bill	$390 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2025 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 99.27-1-39`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 99.27-1-39`
Alternative APNs	`02000992700001039000` `04542500`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,364 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	682 sqft
2nd Floor Area	682 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1880
Effective Year Built	Effective 1880
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Wood
Lot Area	961 sqft (0.022 acres)
Lot Dimensions	30.9 ft deep x 31 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	04542500
Street Address	259 HERKIMER ST
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14213-1543
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	N-2R
Legal Description	63.25 S LAFAYETTE
Legal Subdivision	STEVENS SURVEY
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	39.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4002
Census Tract	6100

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	39 GARNER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1131
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 11, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 11, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 14, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	11262 / 7846
Last Transfer Date	Dec 24, 2025
Transfer Doc	0114553516
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Dec 31, 2025
Property Address	259 HERKIMER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1543
Document Number	0114553516
Book / Page	11455 / 3516
Instrument Date	Dec 24, 2025
Instrument	2025236824
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 16, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	37 FERGUSON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1820

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	39 GARNER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1131

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
2026	$390.00 (-71.03%)
2025	$1,346.00 (-19.55%)	$118,000 (+14.56%) Land $7,000 Building $111,000	$118,000 (-29.54%) Land $7,000 Building $111,000
2024	$1,673.00 (+212.71%)	$103,000 (-) Land $2,900 Building $100,100	$167,480 (+13.82%) Land $4,715 Building $162,765
2023	$535.00	$103,000 Land $2,900 Building $100,100	$147,143 Land $4,143 Building $143,000

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

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 1,062 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Greenlight Networks Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20