Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 271 Walnut St, Buffalo, NY 14204
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $591 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.48-4-25.12 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.48-4-25.12 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 560 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,350 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 675 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02062750 |
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| Street Address | 271 WALNUT ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14204-1531 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 200. N BROADWAY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25.120 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 2502 |
271 Walnut St is owned by a company that acquired it in April 2021 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 271 WALNUT ST, BUFFALO, NY 14204-1531 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113780653 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 271 WALNUT ST, BUFFALO, NY 14204-1531 |
| Document Number | 0113780653 |
| Book / Page | 11378 / 653 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021067625 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 271 WALNUT ST, BUFFALO, NY 14204-1531 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 271 Walnut St was $591 with exemptions applied, down 69% 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 | $591.00 (-68.99%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,906.00 (+5.36%) | $179,000 (+35.61%) Land $7,000 Building $172,000 | $179,000 (-16.6%) Land $7,000 Building $172,000 |
| 2024 | $1,809.00 (+428.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $132,000 (-) Land $3,000 Building $129,000 | $214,634 (+13.82%) Land $4,878 Building $209,756 |
| 2023 | $342.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $132,000 Land $3,000 Building $129,000 | $188,571 Land $4,286 Building $184,285 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 271 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 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.
The area around 271 Walnut 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 |
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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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