Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 42 Argus St, Buffalo, NY 14207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $525 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage Sep 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 77.33-2-15 |
| Primary APN | 140200 77.33-2-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 252 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Width | 45 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 792 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04918500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 ARGUS ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14207-1218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 29O. SE ROESCH 117.90 |
| Legal Subdivision | JONES TRACT |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 5801 |
42 Argus St is owned by a company that bought it in September 2021.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 RIVERDALE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1035 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PARK PLACE FINANCE LLC |
| Sep 17, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20212021185523 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11387 / 4723 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 42 ARGUS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1218 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 3, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 RIVERDALE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1035 |
| Document Number | 0140853193 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14085/3193 |
| Instrument | 2023047561 |
| Name | PARK PLACE FINANCE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78731 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 42 ARGUS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1218 |
| Document Number | 0113874723 |
| Book / Page | 11387 / 4723 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021185523 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $280.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 41 MUMFORD ST, 41, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1315 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 RIVERDALE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Argus St was $525, down 63.7% 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 | $525.00 (-63.67%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,445.00 (+21.94%) | $159,000 (+117.81%) Land $10,000 Building $149,000 | $159,000 (+33.95%) Land $10,000 Building $149,000 |
| 2024 | $1,185.00 (+212.66%) | $73,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $67,000 | $118,699 (+13.82%) Land $9,756 Building $108,943 |
| 2023 | $379.00 | $73,000 Land $6,000 Building $67,000 | $104,286 Land $8,571 Building $95,715 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Argus 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 42 Argus 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 1,227 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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