Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 26 Payson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,516 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.386 acres (16,830 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $690 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 123.69-5-12.1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 123.69-5-12.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,516 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 812 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 704 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 16,830 sqft (0.386 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 187 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,342 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 238 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10330150 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 PAYSON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-1032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 265. N SOUTH PARK |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
26 Payson Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2004.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 PAYSON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1032 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000389 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26 Payson Ave was $690 with exemptions applied, down 39.8% 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 | $690.00 (-39.84%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,147.00 (+12.23%) | $220,000 (+129.17%) Land $31,000 Building $189,000 | $220,000 (+40.94%) Land $31,000 Building $189,000 |
| 2024 | $1,022.00 (+105.22%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $96,000 (-) Land $13,001 Building $82,999 | $156,098 (+13.82%) Land $21,140 Building $134,958 |
| 2023 | $498.00 Homeowner's exemption | $96,000 Land $13,001 Building $82,999 | $137,143 Land $18,573 Building $118,570 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Payson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 26 Payson Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 76 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 | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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