Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 353 Downing St, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,074 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $746 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.81-2-7 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.81-2-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,074 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 766 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 308 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,280 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11497500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 353 DOWNING ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-2709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 442. E HANCOCK |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
353 Downing St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10515 HOLLAND GLENWOOD RD, HOLLAND, NY 14080-9696 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242024095627 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11432 / 2405 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 353 Downing St was $746 with exemptions applied, down 57.2% 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 | $746.00 (-57.18%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,742.00 (+105.91%) | $226,000 (+77.95%) Land $37,000 Building $189,000 | $226,000 (+9.44%) Land $37,000 Building $189,000 |
| 2024 | $846.00 (+214.5%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $127,000 (-) Land $18,900 Building $108,100 | $206,504 (+13.82%) Land $30,732 Building $175,772 |
| 2023 | $269.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $127,000 Land $18,900 Building $108,100 | $181,429 Land $27,000 Building $154,429 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 353 Downing 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.
The area around 353 Downing 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 |
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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 920 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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