Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 311 Smith St, Buffalo, NY 14210
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3 ba · 2,297 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $370 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 122.43-3-2 |
| Primary APN | 140200 122.43-3-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,297 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,387 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 910 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10365600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 311 SMITH ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14210-1453 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 3O. S PERRY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 16300 |
311 Smith St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2016.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 311 SMITH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210-1453 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 5, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113105476 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 311 SMITH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210-1453 |
| Document Number | 0113105476 |
| Book / Page | 011310 / 005476 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 5, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 311 SMITH ST BUFFALO NY 142101453, BUFFALO, NY 14210-1453 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 311 Smith St was $370 with exemptions applied, down 37.7% 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 | $370.00 (-37.71%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $594.00 (+50.38%) | $112,000 (+173.17%) Land $8,000 Building $104,000 | $112,000 (+68%) Land $8,000 Building $104,000 |
| 2024 | $395.00 (+85.45%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $41,000 (-) Land $3,500 Building $37,500 | $66,667 (+13.82%) Land $5,691 Building $60,976 |
| 2023 | $213.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $41,000 Land $3,500 Building $37,500 | $58,571 Land $5,000 Building $53,571 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 311 Smith St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 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 | 2 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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 risk around 311 Smith St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 374 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 |
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