38 Sobieski St, Buffalo, NY 14212 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 38 Sobieski St, Buffalo, NY 14212

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	5 bd · 2 ba · 1,529 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.13 acres (5,640 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$155,000 (Nov 2025)
Tax Bill	$373 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 112.21-4-24.1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 112.21-4-24.1`
Alternative APN	`02538850`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,529 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,529 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Composition/Composite
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area	5,640 sqft (0.13 acres)
Lot Dimensions	94 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	126 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	208 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	02538850
Street Address	38 SOBIESKI ST
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14212-1504
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	24.100
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3003
Census Tract	2704

Owner

38 Sobieski St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2025.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	29 SOBIESKI ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1503
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 25, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 25, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 1, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2025214740
Deed Book / Page	11453 / 8344
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 29, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc	0111552716
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Nov 25, 2025
Property Address	38 SOBIESKI ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1504
Document Number	0114538344
Book / Page	11453 / 8344
Instrument Date	Nov 24, 2025
Instrument	2025214740
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 23, 2026
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$620.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2063 31ST ST # STA7, STA7, ASTORIA, NY 11105-2507

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	29 SOBIESKI ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1503

Mortgage

Document Number	0014182263
Date	Nov 25, 2025
Instrument	14182/263

Lender

Name	M & T BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2055

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Sobieski St was $373, down 55.1% 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	$373.00 (-55.11%)
2025	$831.00 (+201.09%)	$113,000 (+564.71%) Land $7,000 Building $106,000	$113,000 (+308.8%) Land $7,000 Building $106,000
2024	$276.00 (+213.64%)	$17,000 (-) Land $2,900 Building $14,100	$27,642 (+13.82%) Land $4,715 Building $22,927
2023	$88.00	$17,000 Land $2,900 Building $14,100	$24,286 Land $4,143 Building $20,143

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 38 Sobieski 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.

Wildfire

The area around 38 Sobieski 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 559 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	1,000 / 75
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20