Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 281 Efner St, Buffalo, NY 14201
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,531 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.058 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $429 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 110.35-2-43 |
| Primary APN | 140200 110.35-2-43 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,531 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,531 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.058 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 85 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01014400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 EFNER ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14201-1806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 217. SE HUDSON |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH VILLAGE OF BLACK ROCK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 7104 |
281 Efner St, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2021.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 179 ROXBURY PARK, EAST AMHERST, NY 14051-1775 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202182314 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11379 / 2369 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 281 EFNER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1806 |
| Document Number | 0113792369 |
| Book / Page | 11379 / 2369 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021082314 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $360.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 GREENWOOD PL, 120, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1427 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 179 ROXBURY PARK, EAST AMHERST, NY 14051-1775 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Efner St was $429, down 63.2% 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 | $429.00 (-63.21%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,166.00 (+26.05%) | $130,000 (+128.07%) Land $19,000 Building $111,000 | $130,000 (+40.26%) Land $19,000 Building $111,000 |
| 2024 | $925.00 (+212.5%) | $57,000 (-) Land $2,600 Building $54,400 | $92,683 (+13.82%) Land $4,228 Building $88,455 |
| 2023 | $296.00 | $57,000 Land $2,600 Building $54,400 | $81,429 Land $3,714 Building $77,715 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Efner 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 281 Efner 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 |
|---|
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 263 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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