297 Walnut St, Buffalo, NY 14204 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 297 Walnut St, Buffalo, NY 14204

Property Summary

Property Type	Residential Vacant Land
Lot Size	0.078 acres (3,375 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$51,680 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$17 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 111.48-4-34`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 111.48-4-34`
Alternative APNs	`02001114800004034000` `02063600`

Exterior

Lot Area	3,375 sqft (0.078 acres)
Lot Dimensions	135 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	02063600
Street Address	297 WALNUT ST
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14204-1531
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Vacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning Code	N-4-30
Legal Description	3O9. S SYCAMORE
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	34.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	2502

Owner

297 Walnut St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2021.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1387 CASTLE HILL AVE, 12B, BRONX, NY 10462-4816
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 19, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 19, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021164354
Deed Book / Page	11385 / 7541
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2021: Administrator's Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Administrator's Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Aug 19, 2021
Property Address	297 WALNUT ST, BUFFALO, NY 14204-1531
Document Number	0113857541
Book / Page	11385 / 7541
Map Reference	LB 85 PG 329
Instrument Date	Jul 22, 2021
Instrument	2021164354
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$208.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	299 WALNUT ST, 299, BUFFALO, NY 14204-1531

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	54 COLORADO AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14211-1609

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 297 Walnut St was $17, down 60.5% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$17.00 (-60.47%)
2025	$43.00 (+48.28%)	$5,200 (+188.89%) Land $5,200	$5,200 (+77.66%) Land $5,200
2024	$29.00 (+222.22%)	$1,800 (-) Land $1,800	$2,927 (+13.85%) Land $2,927
2023	$9.00	$1,800 Land $1,800	$2,571 Land $2,571

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 297 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (1979)
Most Recent Claim	Sep 1979 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 297 Walnut 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 427 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20