Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 259 Purdy St, Buffalo, NY 14208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,282 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $763 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 100.25-6-81.1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 100.25-6-81.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,282 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 642 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 298 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04252050 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 259 PURDY ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14208-1404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 81.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 16802 |
259 Purdy St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2017.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 PURDY ST, BUFFALO, NY 14208-1404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 5, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017220368 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11320 / 9616 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 16, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113059775 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 259 PURDY ST, BUFFALO, NY 14208-1404 |
| Document Number | 0113209616 |
| Book / Page | 11320 / 9616 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017220368 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $720.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 451 7TH ST SW, 451, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 48 WRIGHT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3514 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 259 Purdy St was $763, down 62.2% 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 | $763.00 (-62.23%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,020.00 (+35.21%) | $231,000 (+151.09%) Land $13,000 Building $218,000 | $231,000 (+54.42%) Land $13,000 Building $218,000 |
| 2024 | $1,494.00 (+212.55%) | $92,000 (-) Land $15,200 Building $76,800 | $149,593 (+13.82%) Land $24,715 Building $124,878 |
| 2023 | $478.00 | $92,000 (-) Land $15,200 Building $76,800 | $131,429 (+11.47%) Land $21,714 Building $109,715 |
| 2022 | $92,000 Land $15,200 Building $76,800 | $117,900 Land $19,479 Building $98,421 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 259 Purdy 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.
The area around 259 Purdy St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 657 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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