Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 490 Potters Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,377 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,567 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,875 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-922-000 |
| Primary APN | 19-922-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,377 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,890 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 487 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 12,567 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 213 ft deep x 58.5 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 19-922-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 490 POTTERS RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-2539 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | 08 - GOVER |
| Legal Description | PART OF FL-227 EBENEZER LAND'S 58.5 X 213.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.200 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
490 Potters Rd, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 112 WEISS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-3145 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242024106575 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11432 / 9256 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 490 Potters Rd was $5,875, up 88.2% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | West Seneca Town |
| Unified School District | West Seneca Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,875.00 (+88.24%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,121.00 (-46.29%) | $58,000 (-) Land $15,900 Building $42,100 | $241,700 (+4.18%) Land $66,259 Building $175,441 |
| 2024 | $5,811.00 | $58,000 (-) Land $15,900 Building $42,100 | $232,000 (+4%) Land $63,600 Building $168,400 |
| 2023 | $58,000 Land $15,900 Building $42,100 | $223,077 Land $61,154 Building $161,923 | |
| 2019 | $5,787.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 490 Potters Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1985–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 risk around 490 Potters Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 | 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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