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485 Downing St, Buffalo, NY 14220 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 485 Downing St, Buffalo, NY 14220

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,225 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size0.135 acres (5,850 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$310,000 (Jun 2025)
Tax Bill$865 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Line of Credit
Feb 2019 Transfer
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 133.82-2-28.21

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 133.82-2-28.21
Alternative APNs
  • 02001338200002028210
  • 11488760

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,225 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,225 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1969
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1969
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area5,850 sqft (0.135 acres)
Lot Dimensions89.8 ft deep x 65 ft wide
PorchSlab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number11488760
Street Address485 DOWNING ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14220-2831
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description138.45 EAST ABBOTT
Legal SubdivisionBUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number28.210
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract700

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address485 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2831
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 26, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
NORTH TOWNS FCU
Feb 6, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Oct 9, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
Nov 17, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Sep 19, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
STEWART TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 17, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 17, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 9, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2025109300
Deed Book / Page11446 / 8700
Prior Transfer DateJan 28, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0113406922
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionERIE NY
Property Address485 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2831
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 17, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address485 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2831

Mortgage

Document Number0141217038
DateMar 26, 2024
Book Page14121/7038
Instrument2024049215
Lender
NameNORTH TOWNS FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCLARENCE, NY 14031
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueMar 25, 2039
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

February 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateFeb 6, 2019
Property Address485 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2831
Document Number0113406922
Book / Page011340 / 006922
Instrument DateJan 28, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 22, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address485 DOWNING ST BUFFALO NY 142202831, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2831

October 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateOct 9, 2018
Property Address485 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2831
Document Number0113356118
Book / Page11335 / 6118
Instrument DateOct 5, 2018
Instrument2018202273
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,422.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address103 PIERCE AVE, 103, HAMBURG, NY 14075-6233

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address106 ELK ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210-1456

November 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateNov 17, 2017
Property Address485 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2831
Document Number0113216703
Book / Page011321 / 006703
Instrument DateNov 8, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 3, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$54.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address103 PIERCE AVE HAMBURG NY 140756233, HAMBURG, NY 14075-6233

September 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateSep 19, 2017
Property Address485 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2831
Document Number0113189447
Book / Page011318 / 009447
Instrument DateJul 19, 2017
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedNov 29, 2017
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address485 DOWNING ST BUFFALO NY 142202831, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2831

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$865.00 (-63.9%)
2025$2,396.00 (+19.92%)$262,000 (+113.01%) Land $38,000 Building $224,000$262,000 (+31%) Land $38,000 Building $224,000
2024$1,998.00 (+212.68%)$123,000 (-) Land $21,900 Building $101,100$200,000 (+13.82%) Land $35,610 Building $164,390
2023$639.00$123,000 Land $21,900 Building $101,100$175,714 Land $31,286 Building $144,428

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimAug 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 746 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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