Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 265 William St, Buffalo, NY 14204
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,480 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,664 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $750 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.14-2-10 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.14-2-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,480 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 620 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 860 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,664 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 48.2 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 430 sqft |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00137016 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 265 WILLIAM ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14204-1402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 452.26 E PINE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 1403 |
265 William St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2010.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 265 WILLIAM ST, BUFFALO, NY 14204-1402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 16, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201076373 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11181 / 3107 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 265 WILLIAM ST, BUFFALO, NY 14204-1402 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 265 WILLIAM ST, BUFFALO, NY 14204-1402 |
| Document Number | 0140009241 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14000/9241 |
| Instrument | 2021119615 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 280 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2044 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 265 William St was $750 with a homeowner's exemption, down 67.7% 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 | $750.00 (-67.66%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,319.00 (-4.8%) | $227,000 (+51.33%) Land $13,000 Building $214,000 | $227,000 (-6.93%) Land $13,000 Building $214,000 |
| 2024 | $2,436.00 (+212.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $150,000 (-) Land $2,800 Building $147,200 | $243,902 (+13.82%) Land $4,553 Building $239,349 |
| 2023 | $779.00 Homeowner's exemption | $150,000 Land $2,800 Building $147,200 | $214,286 Land $4,000 Building $210,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 265 William 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.
No wildfire likelihood is modeled around 265 William St, 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 wildfire likelihood modeled here |
|---|
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 427 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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