Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 291 Skillen St, Buffalo, NY 14207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,060 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Dec 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $542 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 77.34-7-6 |
| Primary APN | 140200 77.34-7-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,428 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 612 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,060 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05355200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 291 SKILLEN ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14207-1352 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | NW COR DOYLE |
| Legal Subdivision | JONES TRACT |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 5801 |
291 Skillen St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1995.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 291 SKILLEN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1352 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10895 / 4973 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 291 SKILLEN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1352 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 291 SKILLEN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1352 |
| Document Number | 0140999050 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14099/9050 |
| Instrument | 2023136576 |
| Name | MIDFIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 193 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2039 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 291 Skillen St was $542 with a homeowner's exemption, down 65% 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 | $542.00 (-65.03%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,550.00 (+10.95%) | $164,000 (+90.7%) Land $7,000 Building $157,000 | $164,000 (+17.28%) Land $7,000 Building $157,000 |
| 2024 | $1,397.00 (+213.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $86,000 (-) Land $4,500 Building $81,500 | $139,837 (+13.82%) Land $7,317 Building $132,520 |
| 2023 | $446.00 Homeowner's exemption | $86,000 Land $4,500 Building $81,500 | $122,857 Land $6,429 Building $116,428 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 291 Skillen 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 291 Skillen 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 1,227 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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