Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 262 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,878 sqft · built 1877 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $358,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,210 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.83-5-25 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.83-5-25 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,878 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 939 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 939 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1877 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1877 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,100 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 31 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 588 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04559900 |
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| Street Address | 262 LAFAYETTE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1455 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | EAST COR GREENWOOD |
| Legal Subdivision | THE STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · APN 140200 88.83-5-25
Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 262 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1455 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 02, 2023 | Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Sep 02, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage ROBERT J THRUN |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 08, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 08, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 02, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20242024073966 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11430 / 9622 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 02, 2023 |
| Property Address | 262 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1455 |
| Document Number | 0114177957 |
| Book / Page | 11417 / 7957 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023094145 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $670.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 160 WALNUT ST, BUFFALO, NY 14204-1532 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 50 LAKEFRONT BLVD STE 103, 103, BUFFALO, NY 14202-4301 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 02, 2022 |
| Property Address | 262 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1455 |
| Document Number | 0114071833 |
| Book / Page | 11407 / 1833 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022167700 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 07, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $528.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 262 LAFAYETTE AVE, 262, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1455 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 160 WALNUT ST, BUFFALO, NY 14204-1532 |
| Document Number | 0140661335 |
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| Date | Sep 02, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14066/1335 |
| Instrument | 2022167701 |
| Name | ROBERT J THRUN |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 1220 CALOOSA CREEK CT, SUN CITY CENTER, FL 33573 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2023 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,210.00 (+19.07%) | $350,000 (+110.84%) Land $19,000 Building $331,000 | $350,000 (+29.67%) Land $19,000 Building $331,000 |
| 2024 | $2,696.00 (+212.76%) | $166,000 (-) Land $6,100 Building $159,900 | $269,919 (+13.82%) Land $9,919 Building $260,000 |
| 2023 | $862.00 Homeowner's exemption | $166,000 (-) Land $6,100 Building $159,900 | $237,143 (+11.44%) Land $8,714 Building $228,429 |
| 2022 | $166,000 Land $6,100 Building $159,900 | $212,800 Land $7,820 Building $204,980 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of November 20, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Holding Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 1,214 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY serves 276,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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