Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 279 Sobieski St, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,127 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Jul 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $347 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 101.69-5-54.111 |
| Primary APN | 140200 101.69-5-54.111 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,127 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,580 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 217 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99.6 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 494 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 232 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02537480 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 SOBIESKI ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-3237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 54.111 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 2704 |
279 Sobieski St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2026.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 677 MOUNT VERNON RD, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1911 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20102010133413 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11185 / 5443 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000143271 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 279 SOBIESKI ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-3237 |
| Document Number | 0000143271 |
| Book / Page | 11464 / 4667 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026143271 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 677 MOUNT VERNON RD, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1911 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Sobieski St was $347, down 59.5% 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 | $347.00 (-59.51%) | ||
| 2025 | $857.00 (+70.38%) | $105,000 (+238.71%) Land $9,000 Building $96,000 | $105,000 (+108.3%) Land $9,000 Building $96,000 |
| 2024 | $503.00 | $31,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $27,000 | $50,407 (+13.82%) Land $6,504 Building $43,903 |
| 2023 | $31,000 Land $4,000 Building $27,000 | $44,286 Land $5,714 Building $38,572 | |
| 2019 | $685.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 Sobieski 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.
The area around 279 Sobieski 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 492 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 |
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