Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 445 Smith Rd, Buffalo, NY 14228
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 9.21 acres (401,188 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,255 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 28.00-3-1.2 |
| Primary APN | 142289 28.00-3-1.2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 401,188 sqft (9.21 acres) |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 445 SMITH RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14228-1512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | SA |
| Legal Description | 55 13 7 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.200 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 9004 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 895, GETZVILLE, NY 14068-0895 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,255.00 (-43.92%) | $87,000 (-) Land $87,000 | $87,900 (+1.03%) Land $87,900 |
| 2024 | $2,238.00 (+20.78%) | $87,000 (+75.76%) Land $87,000 | $87,000 (+8.97%) Land $87,000 |
| 2023 | $49,500 Land $49,500 | $79,839 Land $79,839 | |
| 2019 | $1,853.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 91 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 91 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 42 (1985–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 42 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 365 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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