Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 41 Helen St, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,281 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $416 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.82-5-13 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.82-5-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 180 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 4,281 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 66 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04538400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 41 HELEN ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1786 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 125. W HERKIMER |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
41 Helen St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2013.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1348 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013139867 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11247 / 8798 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111479005 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 41 Helen St was $416, down 57.7% 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 | $416.00 (-57.68%) | ||
| 2025 | $983.00 (+108.7%) | $126,000 (+334.48%) Land $29,000 Building $97,000 | $126,000 (+167.21%) Land $29,000 Building $97,000 |
| 2024 | $471.00 (+214%) | $29,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $23,000 | $47,154 (+13.82%) Land $9,756 Building $37,398 |
| 2023 | $150.00 | $29,000 Land $6,000 Building $23,000 | $41,429 Land $8,572 Building $32,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 41 Helen 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 41 Helen 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 1,062 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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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