Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 492 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14204
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,461 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $51,000 (Dec 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $717 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.33-2-24.12 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.33-2-24.12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,461 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 664 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 378 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 419 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 276 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01757450 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 492 GENESEE ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14204-1329 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3E |
| Legal Description | 695 NE SPRING |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24.120 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 2502 |
492 Genesee St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2007.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 492 GENESEE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14204-1329 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007268862 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11138 / 6134 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 492 Genesee St was $717 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $717.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $217,000 (+60.74%) Land $7,000 Building $210,000 | $217,000 (-1.14%) Land $7,000 Building $210,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,193.00 (+212.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $135,000 (-) Land $2,700 Building $132,300 | $219,512 (+13.82%) Land $4,390 Building $215,122 |
| 2023 | $701.00 Homeowner's exemption | $135,000 Land $2,700 Building $132,300 | $192,857 Land $3,857 Building $189,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 492 Genesee 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.
Wildfire risk around 492 Genesee St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 490 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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