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261 Ideal St, Buffalo, NY 14206 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 261 Ideal St, Buffalo, NY 14206

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,335 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.093 acres (4,020 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$40,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill$284 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Sale
Apr 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 112.42-3-52

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 112.42-3-52
Alternative APNs
  • 02001124200003052000
  • 09895500

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,335 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area840 sqft
Upper Floors Area495 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialComposition/Composite
Foundation TypeRaised
Lot Area4,020 sqft (0.093 acres)
Lot Dimensions134 ft deep x 30 ft wide
Pool TypeAbove-Ground Pool
PorchSlab
Porch Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number09895500
Street Address261 IDEAL ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14206-1120
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description12O. S VANDEBILT
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number52.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract2400

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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address43 JACKSON ST, LYNN, MA 01902-1703
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 17, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
Apr 11, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 17, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 17, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 11, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202347481
Deed Book / Page11415 / 1496
Prior Transfer DateSep 12, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc1091007750
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMar 17, 2023
Property Address261 IDEAL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1120
Document Number0114151496
Book / Page11415 / 1496
Map ReferenceLB 382 PG 1
Instrument DateMar 15, 2023
Instrument2023047481
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$160.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address261 IDEAL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1120

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address43 JACKSON ST, LYNN, MA 01902-1703

April 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateApr 11, 2022
Property Address261 IDEAL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1120
Document Number0113999170
Book / Page11399 / 9170
Map ReferenceLB 382 PG 1
Instrument DateApr 6, 2022
Instrument2022072340
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$160.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address261 IDEAL ST, 261, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1120

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address35 KERNS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14211-1801

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$284.00 (-66.43%) Homeowner's exemption
2025$846.00 (+2.17%)$86,000 (+68.63%) Land $15,000 Building $71,000$86,000 (+3.71%) Land $15,000 Building $71,000
2024$828.00 (+212.45%) Homeowner's exemption$51,000 (-) Land $4,100 Building $46,900$82,927 (+13.82%) Land $6,667 Building $76,260
2023$265.00 Homeowner's exemption$51,000 (-) Land $4,100 Building $46,900$72,857 (+11.4%) Land $5,857 Building $67,000
2022$51,000 Land $4,100 Building $46,900$65,400 Land $5,258 Building $60,142

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskNot 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 SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 1,005 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
GoNetspeed
Fiber		2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

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