Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 285 Mills St, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,690 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $9,500 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $46 (2019) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 101.69-1-51 |
| Primary APN | 140200 101.69-1-51 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 3,690 sqft (0.085 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02447400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 MILLS ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-3250 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 1O41.3O N SYCAMORE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 2703 |
285 Mills St, residential vacant land, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2015.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 65 NIAGARA SQ, 905, BUFFALO, NY 14202-3309 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10938 / 5911 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112898892 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,400 Land $5,400 | $5,400 Land $5,400 | |
| 2023 | $2,000 Land $2,000 | $2,857 Land $2,857 | |
| 2019 | $46.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 285 Mills 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 285 Mills 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 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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