Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 26 Argus St, Buffalo, NY 14207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,743 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Oct 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $631 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 77.33-2-18 |
| Primary APN | 140200 77.33-2-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,743 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 99 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 99 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04918200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 ARGUS ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14207-1218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 238.54 NW ESSER 117.90 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE JONES TRACT |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 5801 |
26 Argus St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2008.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 ARGUS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20082008216215 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11151 / 4412 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111514407 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 26 ARGUS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1218 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365, TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 ARGUS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1218 |
| Document Number | 0140077846 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14007/7846 |
| Instrument | 2021152488 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14207 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 2, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26 Argus St was $631, down 63.4% 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 | $631.00 (-63.44%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,726.00 (+23.55%) | $191,000 (+122.09%) Land $10,000 Building $181,000 | $191,000 (+36.59%) Land $10,000 Building $181,000 |
| 2024 | $1,397.00 (+213.23%) | $86,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $80,000 | $139,837 (+13.82%) Land $9,756 Building $130,081 |
| 2023 | $446.00 | $86,000 Land $6,000 Building $80,000 | $122,857 Land $8,571 Building $114,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Argus 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 26 Argus 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 1,227 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks 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 Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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