Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 280 Dearborn St, Buffalo, NY 14207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,840 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,267 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $360 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.33-1-20.11 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.33-1-20.11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,840 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,190 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 650 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,267 sqft (0.075 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05003400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 280 DEARBORN ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14207-2719 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 66 N HAMILTON |
| Legal Subdivision | PARISH TRACT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20.110 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 5900 |
280 Dearborn St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 DEARBORN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2719 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11318 / 1346 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 17, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000124284 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 280 DEARBORN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2719 |
| Document Number | 0113181346 |
| Book / Page | 011318 / 001346 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $11.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 DEARBORN ST BUFFALO NY 142072719, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2719 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 280 Dearborn St was $360, down 69.5% 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 | $360.00 (-69.49%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,180.00 (-13.49%) | $109,000 (+29.76%) Land $8,000 Building $101,000 | $109,000 (-20.2%) Land $8,000 Building $101,000 |
| 2024 | $1,364.00 (+212.84%) | $84,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $80,000 | $136,585 (+13.82%) Land $6,504 Building $130,081 |
| 2023 | $436.00 | $84,000 Land $4,000 Building $80,000 | $120,000 Land $5,714 Building $114,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 280 Dearborn 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 280 Dearborn 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 731 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 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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